Olly Robbins testifies on Mandelson

Former Foreign Office permanent secretary Sir Olly Robbins provided explosive testimony to the Foreign Affairs Committee following his dismissal last week.

Robbins alleged that Number 10 pressured officials to expedite Peter Mandelson's appointment as U.S. Ambassador despite his failure to pass initial security checks.

The testimony contradicts the Prime Minister's claims of being unaware of the vetting failures, deepening a political crisis for the Labour government.

Opposition MPs have intensified calls for Starmer's resignation, citing a breakdown in national security protocols and government integrity.