Simon McDonald criticizes Starmer for sacking security adviser Olly Robbins

Simon McDonald, former permanent secretary at the Foreign Office, criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for dismissing Olly Robbins. McDonald argued that if Starmer had fully understood the security vetting process surrounding Peter Mandelson, he would not have sacked Robbins. McDonald emphasized that security vetting is complex and relies on judgment rather than a straightforward process.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia