Lee Anderson kicked out of Commons for calling Keir Starmer a liar in Mandelson debate

Lee Anderson kicked out of Commons for calling Keir Starmer a liar in Mandelson debateReform UK MP Lee Anderson has been kicked out of the Commons after accusing Keir Starmer of lying - it is against the rules to accuse other members of lying in the CommonsCommentsNewsSophie Huskisson Political Correspondent16:46, 20 Apr 2026Updated 17:02, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLee Anderson has been kicked out of the Commons(Image: Sky News)Lee Anderson has been kicked out of the Commons after accusing Keir Starmer of lying in a debate in the Commons.‌The Reform UK MP was ticked off by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle after suggesting the PM was lying about what he knew about Peter Mandelson's vetting. It came as Mr Starmer vented his fury at Foreign Office officials for being kept in the dark over the scandal.‌In a tense debate in the chamber, the Tory turncoat told Mr Starmer: "The problem the Prime Minister's got is no one believes him. The public don't believe him, the MPs on this side of the House don't believe him, his own gullible backbenchers don't believe him. So does the Prime Minister agree with me? He's been lying."‌Sir Lindsay stepped in: "We don't use those words. And I'm sure the member will withdraw it." Mr Anderson responded: "Mr Speaker, I have the greatest respect for you and your office. But I will not withdraw. That man couldn't lie straight in bed."Sir Lindsay replied: “Mr Anderson, you’ll have to leave.”READ MORE: Keir Starmer watch LIVE: PM faces Parliament over Peter Mandelson vetting scandalView 2 ImagesThe Reform UK MP was ticked off by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle (above)(Image: Sky News)‌Under parliamentary procedure, MPs are not allowed to accuse other members of lying - and they must withdraw any such comment.During a debate lasting more than an hour, the Prime Minister scrambled to contain the fallout from the row after it emerged last week Lord Mandelson failed security vetting - yet...