Keir Starmer has not being having a good time of it in the Commons. Once again, the PM has been dragged in front of the House to explain why on earth he appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador – despite his well-publicised relationship with the billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
This time, the questions have been over Mandelson’s security clearance and why he was still appointed ambassador after failing his vetting. The PM has blamed civil servants for keeping him in the dark, and has sacked Foreign Office permanent secretary Sir Olly Robbins, who will give his side of the story tomorrow.
Still, Starmer’s explanations for Mandelson’s failed vetting has been met with scepticism in some parts. Step forward Reform spokesman Lee Anderson, who asked: ‘Does the Prime Minister agree with me, that he’s being lying?’
After being rebuked by the Speaker and asked to withdraw his remarks, Anderson replied:
‘I will not withdraw. That man could not lie straight in bed.’
And was promptly asked to leave…
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"That man couldn't lie straight in bed."
— Talk (@TalkTV) April 20, 2026
Reform's Lee Anderson was kicked out of the House for accusing Keir Starmer of lying. pic.twitter.com/sLESCjN18r
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