Olly Robbins' Testimony Raises Questions on Mandelson Vetting, Starmer's Future
Olly Robbins' testimony addressed critical questions regarding the vetting of Mandelson, with some analysts suggesting it could have significant implications for Starmer's political standing. The testimony has generated considerable reaction and debate.
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How Olly Robbins’ knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting
Mandelson received two ‘clearance denied’ red ticks yet top Foreign Office civil servant says he did not have access to file – which he later read UK politics live – latest updates The verdict on Olly Robbins’ parliamentary testimony, among fellow knights of the civil service realm at least, was unanimous. Lord Sedwill, a former Cabinet secretary, called on the prime minister to “retract his accusations against Olly Robbins and reinstate him”. Simon McDonald, who once held Robbins’ job as t...
By Paul Lewis
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Westminster watchers have had their popcorn out over the last 24 hours.
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