Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
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
Olly Robbins testifies on Mandelson
- Fired UK official confirms ‘pressure’ to approve Mandelson: ‘As quickly as humanly possible’ Washington Examiner —
- No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says ex-official BBC News —
- Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer BBC News —
- Every revelation from Olly Robbins’ evidence over Mandelson’s appointment The Independent —
- Robbins defends actions in Mandelson case after being fired by Starmer Nation.Cymru —