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The constitutional showdown that could finish Keir Starmer

25 February 2026

"Parliament will feel constrained not to prejudice the police investigation, nor any subsequent trial if there is one. That is self-restraint by Parliament, observing the contempt and sub judice rules," said Dr Robert Hazell (UCL Constitution Unit) in light of Mandelson's arrest.

Read: The Telegraph (£)