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Russian MP urges Starmer resignation amid Mandelson scandal

Russian lawmaker Dmitrijev calls for Prime Minister Starmer to step down as the Mandelson clearance scandal deepens.

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The ongoing security clearance scandal involving former ambassador Peter Mandelson has intensified, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer facing mounting criticism. In a new development, Russian MP Dmitrijev publicly urged Starmer to resign, citing concerns over the handling of the investigation. The call adds an international dimension to the domestic political pressure on Starmer, who has already admitted misleading parliament about the affair. Officials continue to probe Mandelson's alleged foreign intelligence links while the opposition demands accountability.
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