Sacked Official Alleges Pressure in Mandelson Vetting Scandal
Former Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins, sacked over the vetting of Peter Mandelson, has given evidence to MPs, alleging he felt political pressure regarding the appointment. The scandal has drawn criticism towards Keir Starmer's office, with other Labour figures also expressing concerns.
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Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row
Sir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting.
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Evidence from Sir Olly Robbins comes after PM blamed civil servant for keeping him in the dark over vetting failure
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Watch live as former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins answers MPs questions on Tuesday (21 April) on the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.
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