Ed Davey & David Lammy

Ed Davey: Ed Davey, as Liberal Democrat leader, called for Keir Starmer's resignation, highlighting the perceived lack of integrity in government.

David Lammy: David Lammy, as then foreign secretary and now deputy PM, is under pressure for the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's decision to override the security vetting decision for Peter Mandelson.

Ed Davey: Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, has criticized Keir Starmer for his handling of the Peter Mandelson vetting issue and called for his resignation, citing a breach of the Ministerial Code.

David Lammy: David Lammy, who was Foreign Secretary when Peter Mandelson was appointed, reportedly did not know the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office had overruled the vetting until the story broke, placing him in a difficult position.

Ed Davey: Ed Davey, leader of the United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, has called for Keir Starmer to step aside, citing a 'perpetual crisis' in the government.

David Lammy: David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister, has publicly supported Keir Starmer, stating that Keir Starmer would not have appointed Peter Mandelson if he had known about the security issues.

Ed Davey: Ed Davey, leader of the United Kingdom — Liberal Democrats, criticized Keir Starmer's 'catastrophic misjudgment' regarding the Peter Mandelson appointment.

David Lammy: David Lammy, the Deputy Prime Minister, has defended Keir Starmer, stating that Starmer would not have appointed Peter Mandelson if he had known about the failed security vetting.