Why Is Keir Starmer Facing A Possible Sleaze Probe Over The Peter Mandelson Scandal?

The Tories say the PM should be investigated by parliament's Privileges Committee.

Keir Starmer is facing yet another bruising week over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal.

Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee will continue its probe into the affair, with the prime minister’s former chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, giving evidence on Tuesday.

But it is the possibility of Starmer being investigated by the cross-party Privileges Committee for misleading parliament which is causing most concern inside 10 Downing Street.

Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle is expected to announce on Monday afternoon if MPs will be given a vote tomorrow on whether the PM should be referred to the powerful committee.

Here, HuffPost UK explains the background to the latest controversy to hit Starmer and assesses the damage it could do to the beleaguered PM.

What Is Starmer Accused Of?

There are two strands to the accusations against the PM.

His critics say he misled the........

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