Privileges Committee to Review Boris Johnson Claims
Keir Starmer described today's vote on a possible referral to a common standards committee as a political stunt. David Lammy stated that the inquiry's basis is a deliberate attempt to use a committee to muddy the waters regarding Lord Mandelson's appointment as Britain's US ambassador. The move occurs ahead of local elections. A three-line whip has been issued, effectively instructing members to vote with the government against the referral. Labour MPs noted two perspectives: one suggesting the committee may find no wrongdoing, and another viewing the process as politically driven by the opposition. Some MPs suggest the committee may find no wrongdoing if no errors occurred, while others describe the situation as a political mess.
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Sources · 7 independent
LBC London
“Zakiya Stammer's called today's vote on possible referral to a common standards committee as a political stunt. David Lamme says it's clear what's going on.”
LBC London
“This time though will decide whether or not to refer him to the privileges committee over his claims about the vetting of Lord Mandelson.”
LBC London
“there'll be a three-line whip effectively a very strict instruction for them to vote with the government and against this referral”
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