"Badenoch wants to make the case that Starmer is just as dishonest as Johnson. He isn't, by any stretch, and the claims that Starmer lied to MPs about Mandelson are spurious."
"If Hoyle does allow a debate, which would probably take place tomorrow, Badenoch will count that as a success whether the referral motion passes or not."
"If Labour MPs vote against an inquiry, she will be able to accuse them of a cover-up. If MPs approve an inquiry, then Starmer faces the ignominy of being in the same category as Johnson."
Kemi Badenoch is urging Speaker Lindsay Hoyle to allow MPs to vote on a proposal for the Commons privileges committee to investigate allegations against Keir Starmer. These allegations claim Starmer lied about the vetting of Peter Mandelson. The process is secretive, requiring MPs to submit private letters to the speaker. If a vote occurs, it could have significant political implications for Starmer and the Labour Party, especially if they oppose the inquiry. The situation reflects a strategic maneuver by the Tories to challenge Starmer's credibility.
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