ABC News – Australia ·australia ·1 hour ago

Olly Robbins reveals political pressure in Mandelson's US ambassador appointment

Former civil servant Olly Robbins revealed he felt political pressure to expedite Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the U.S. during testimony to the House of Commons on Tuesday. Robbins was sacked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid scrutiny over the decision to approve Mandelson despite security vetting concerns related to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

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