No 10 publishes previously confidential memo to refute claim that Starmer misled MPs over Mandelson appointment – UK politics live
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle earlier confirmed that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into Keir Starmer’s statements over Peter Mandelson proceed Downing Street has said that the UK is “in a good position” to handle the global supply problems caused by the Iran war not being resolved. Speaking at the morning lobby briefing, the PM’s spokesperson said: We remain focused on a long-term, permanent solution to the crisis. As a result of the forward-planning, the government undertook over the past
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09.40 EDTHoyle confirms MPs will get to debate Tory call for privileges committee inquiry into Starmer tomorrowLindsay Hoyle, the Commons speaker, is telling MPs about the privileges committee debate.He says he received letters from various MPs, including the opposition leader.He says issues like this should be taken to the privileges committee sparingly.He is a gatekeeper, he says. He says he is there to stop frivolous complaints being taken forward.He says his job is to consider if the Commons should take a view.Having taken advice, he has decided to let MPs take this decision.He says Kemi Badenoch will be able to table a motion for debate tomorrow. The debate will be held after any statements and urgent questions.Share
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