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UK PM Starmer admits misleading parliament

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has admitted to misleading parliament about a security clearance scandal involving former ambassador Peter Mandelson.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has admitted to misleading parliament regarding the security clearance scandal surrounding former UK ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson. The scandal involves questions about Mandelson's alleged links to foreign intelligence agencies, which he has denied. Starmer's admission intensifies the political fallout, as he previously claimed not to have been informed about Mandelson's clearance status. This development raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the UK government's handling of sensitive security matters.
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