Whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open or closed at this current moment

• Liz Kendall claims Sir Keir Starmer would have blocked Lord Mandelson’s appointment if informed.
• The US and Iran are currently negotiating regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
• Voters and party leaders in Scotland are discussing issues ahead of May elections.

Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. She is examining if the waterway is open or closed. Negotiations continue between the US and Iran while questioning if a ceasefire was breached. These discussions focus on what follows next.

Political tension exists over Lord Mandelson’s security vetting by the foreign office. Cabinet minister Liz Kendall defended the Prime Minister. She stated Starmer would have blocked the appointment if he had known about the vetting failure before the US ambassador role.

The discussion also focused on the upcoming May elections. Laura spoke with various party leaders and voters in Scotland. They analyzed how specific issues will affect voter choices during the election process in that region.

Adam, Laura, and Paddy analyzed these diverse stories from Downing Street, Iran, and Scotland. The group looked at what Sir Keir Starmer knew before his scheduled appearance in parliament to address the current political situation.

These reports were delivered by a team including Rufus Gray and Adam Chowdhury. The program featured analysis from Paddy O’Connell, Adam Fleming, and Laura Kuenssberg. Daily political analysis is provided by this BBC production team.