The Daily T 'Stuffing Government with paedophile apologists': Starmer in fresh vetting crisis
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Feb 11, 2026 Sarah Pochin, Reform UK MP for Runcorn and Helsby, talks about being barred from a university debate and the fallout in her constituency. She discusses accusations of racism and transphobia and defends free speech. She also responds to Nigel Farage’s comments on working from home and weighs in on electoral timing and local campaigning.
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Vetting Failures Deepen Starmer Credibility Crisis
- Keir Starmer faces a vetting crisis after Matthew Doyle's link to Sean Morton emerged and a peerage was still pursued.
- Tim Stanley and Camilla argue Number 10 knew more than it admitted, deepening credibility issues.
Pattern Of Problematic Appointments Emerges
- The Mandelson and Doyle episodes look similar: Number 10 appointed figures linked to convicted paedophiles despite prior evidence.
- The inconsistency between claiming ignorance and evidence of prior briefings intensifies public distrust.
Deflection Over Accountability At PMQs
- Starmer tried to deflect criticism at PMQs by attacking the Tories and invoking class.
- Hosts say this pivot failed because it avoided answering direct questions about appointments.