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
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The top civil servant sacked by the PM over the handling of Lord Mandelsonâs appointment has given damning evidence to a panel of MPs describing No10's âdismissiveâ approach to vetting the former US ambassador.
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 —