Sacked official blasts Starmer's office

In an explosive appearance before the Foreign Affairs Committee, Sir Olly Robbins detailed what he described as a 'dismissive approach' to national security within 10 Downing Street.

Robbins, who was dismissed last week, alleged that the Prime Minister's office ignored warnings from security officials regarding Lord Mandelson's past associations.

The testimony has intensified calls for Keir Starmer's resignation, as opposition lawmakers accuse the government of political cronyism and misleading Parliament.

Furthermore, Robbins revealed that the Prime Minister's team also sought a senior diplomatic role for former communications chief Matthew Doyle.