Brazen Starmer blames civil servants and says it 'beggars belief' they waved through Mandelson appointment 'without telling him' - as even his own allies admit he is 'not certain' to survive

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer accused civil servants of approving Peter Mandelson's appointment without informing him, calling it 'beggars belief.' His allies admit uncertainty about his political survival amid the controversy.