On top of the already-conducted reviews by Chris Wormald, the ongoing Humble Address collection effort, and so on. Another review…
“I have asked the government security group in the Cabinet Office to look at any security concerns raised during Peter Mandelson’s tenure.”
Asked about why Mandelson received high-level STRAP clearance for access to the most sensitive material, he said:
“I have ordered a review of any national security issues arising in relation to what I found out last tuesday and I will obviously update the house when that review is complete.”
Revolving door…
Douglas Alexander – a friend of Starmer’s – was asked on Sky News if the PM will be in post at the next election. He wasn’t so sure himself:
“I think he will. There are no certainties but of course I think he will lead and I think he should because, frankly, on the biggest call in this parliament he’s exercised the right judgment, which is to keep us out of someone else’s war.”