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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Every revelation from Olly Robbins’ evidence over Mandelson’s appointment

The former top official at the Foreign Office (FCDO) has hit back at Keir Starmer over the fallout from Peter Mandelson’s security vetting process.

Sir Olly Robbins gave evidence to MPs on the Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee on Tuesday after being sacked by Downing Street last week over the decision to grant Lord Mandelson security clearance as US ambassador despite red flags in his vetting.

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