Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, following the revelation that he failed a security vetting. The top civil servant in the Foreign Office Olly Robbins has been fired as a result, with Starmer claiming he was never told about Mandelson’s failed checks.
Beginning Tuesday, British trade union RMT is carrying out tube strikes in London. Disruption is expected across parts of the Underground network through to Friday.
On Wednesday, Iran and the US’s temporary two-week ceasefire is due to expire, although mediators are looking to extend the arrangement.
On Saturday, around 50,000 runners will take part in the London Marathon, a highlight of London’s sporting calendar.
Monday (April 20):Keir Starmer addresses MPs on Peter Mandelson vetting scandal; King Charles visits Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style exhibition.
Tuesday (April 21):Olly Robbins called to give evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Mandelson vetting; Strikes begin on London Underground; King Charles hosts reception to mark 100thanniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.
Wednesday (April 22):Two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran expires; UK inflation data; Keir Starmer faces PMQs following Robbins testimony.
Thursday (April 23):RMT tube strikes continue; UK public sector finances data; Peter Kyle speech at TheCityUK international conference.
Friday (April 24):Final day of committee stage debate on the assisted dying bill in the House of Lords; Regional partners join EU leaders’ meeting in Cyprus to discuss the Middle East; Donald Trump addresses Republican National Committee spring retreat.
Saturday (April 25):Trump attends White House Correspondents’ Association dinner; Local elections planned in Palestine; FA Cup semifinals: Manchester City v Southampton.
Source: Press Gazette
