The Guardian Australia
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Olly Robbins says he faced ‘constant pressure’ to get Mandelson in post
Former civil servant Olly Robbins disclosed he faced ‘constant pressure’ to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US without full vetting. Robbins overturned a national security ruling, revealing he had not informed senior officials, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, about the concerns. The situation raises questions about the government’s vetting process and Starmer's leadership amid mounting scrutiny.
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