Mandelson scandal LIVE: Darren Jones says Keir Starmer 'furious' and plans statement

NewsPoliticsPoliticsLIVEUpdated 8 mins agoMandelson scandal LIVE: Darren Jones says Keir Starmer 'furious' and plans statementChief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said Mr Starmer was 'furious' after the bombshell revelation that Lord Mandelson failed his security vetting. Follow the latest updates belowKeir Starmer sacked Lord Mandelson as Britain's Ambassador to the United States last year(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)NewsAshley Cowburn Deputy Political EditorUpdated 08:44, 17 Apr 2026A top aide to Keir Starmer has said it "astonishing" and unacceptable the Foreign Office was able to overrule the vetting process for Lord Peter Mandelson.Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said Mr Starmer was "furious" and revealed he would give a statement to Parliament on Monday.Last night the Foreign Office permanent secretary Sir Olly Robbins was sacked over the row after the bombshell revelation that Lord Mandelson was made US ambassador despite failing his security vetting.Sir Olly was the top civil servant at the Foreign Office when the decision was made to overrule advice from UK Security Vetting (UKSV) so he could take the plum job.Follow all the latest updates below‌ New UpdatesKey EventsForeign Office boss Olly Robbins sacked over Mandelson vetting scandalView PostKeir Starmer 'won't resign' over Peter Mandelson vetting rowView PostKeir Starmer 'furious' the Foreign Office overruled vetting process for Lor…View PostToday08:34 BSTTory chief Kemi Badenoch seizes on Lord Mandelson vetting rowConservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Keir Starmer of taking "the public for fools" - despite claiming he wasn't aware the Foreign Office had overruled the advice of the vetting agencies.She claims "all roads lead to a resignation".Ashley CowburnToday08:16 BST'Good luck explaining this away Keir,' says Labour MPOpposition parties have been call...