Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-04-17
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Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 21:17:43)
Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week. -
AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 17:08:16)
The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms. -
Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 14:07:05)
It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States. -
Why are the 2026 local elections so significant? (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 13:34:17)
BBC West Midlands political editor Elizabeth Glinka explains the significance of 14 local elections. -
Why Starmer is under renewed pressure over Mandelson scandal (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 12:26:28)
Political correspondent Harry Farley reports as new information emerges about the former US ambassador's appointment to the role. -
What we know about Mandelson's vetting and security clearance (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 12:20:04)
The former US ambassador was given a security clearance despite concerns being raised during checks. -
'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 10:50:58)
The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks. -
Starmer sacks top Foreign Office official after Mandelson vetting revelations (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 09:49:09)
Sir Olly Robbins has effectively been sacked after his department did not inform the prime minister that Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting. -
Swinney denies SNP grocery price cap is 'potty gimmick' (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 08:28:48)
The first minister defends his party's plans to impose a limit on the cost of "essential" items. -
Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 00:40:43)
The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes. -
Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again (BBC News - Politics 2026-04-17 00:40:43)
The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.