Former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as ambassador

ABC News — Apr 21, 08:24 AM

The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure to rush through the appointment despite security concerns

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Mandelson vetting scandal deepens

Number 10 had a "dismissive attitude" towards vetting Mandelson, Olly Robbins says ITV — Apr 21, 08:38 AM
‘Dismissive approach’ from No 10 over Mandelson vetting process, Robbins says The Standard — Apr 21, 08:23 AM
No10 pushed for Mandelson to be in post âas soon as possible and showed âdismissive approachâ to vetting, says sacked civil servant Sir Olly Robbins LBC — Apr 21, 08:18 AM
Live updates as Labour's Mandelson scandal deepens amid Holyrood campaign The National — Apr 21, 08:08 AM
Watch live: Olly Robbins gives evidence after being sacked by Starmer over Mandelson vetting scandal The Independent — Apr 21, 07:52 AM