Top UK Official Says He Felt Pressure to Approve Mandelson Role
The top UK bureaucrat who granted clearance for Peter Mandelson to take up the role as US ambassador against the recommendation of security officials said he felt pressure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to rubber-stamp an appointment that had already been announced.
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 —