Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
NY Post
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The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson 's appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office to rush through the appointment despite security concerns.
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- Olly Robbins revelas "constant pressure" France 24 —
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