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The Morgan McSweeney Evidence
MPs voted 335 to 223 against a Tory-led motion in the House of Commons. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claimed it was obvious Starmer had stated things that were not correct, while No 10 described the move as a desperate political stunt. The article also revisits Morgan McSweeney's account of the Mandelson appointment, where he says he made a serious mistake advising the PM to appoint the former US ambassador.
Why It Matters
The vote highlights ongoing political tension between the governing party and opposition, and the article centers on scrutiny of past advisory decisions affecting leadership decisions.
Timeline
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McSweeney account cited about Mandelson appointment
April 28, 2026
The article revisits Morgan McSweeney's account of the Mandelson appointment, in which he said he made a 'serious mistake' in advising the PM to appoint the former US ambassador.
No 10 denounces the motion as a desperate political stunt
April 28, 2026
No 10 accused the Conservatives of a 'desperate political stunt'.
Badenoch claims Starmer's statements were not correct
April 28, 2026
During the debate, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said it's 'very obvious' Starmer told the Commons things that were 'not correct'.
MPs vote 335 to 223 against a Tory-led motion
April 28, 2026
MPs voted 335 to 223 against a Tory-led motion in the House of Commons.