Downing Street confirmed the PM did not personally question a Labour peer about past links to an individual convicted of abuse before appointing him ambassador to the US, saying no interview was required. Critics call it a dereliction of duty; No 10 defends the process.

Kemi Badenoch alleges the PM misled MPs over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, claiming documents were withheld from recent files. She demands a sleaze inquiry and urges him to quit. The PM has apologised again.

The PM faces scrutiny for authorising a £75k severance for Peter Mandelson after his dismissal over ties to a disgraced financier. Newly released papers warn of reputational risk. Opponents say the decision shows poor judgement, urging Labour MPs to act.

The Home Secretary faces mounting pressure to block a planned pro‑Tehran march in London this weekend. Over 100 MPs and peers have urged action, and a minister said the event has no place here. The Home Office and the Met are weighing options, from restrictions to an outright ban.