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Top Foreign Office official ‘felt pressure’ for ‘rapid outcome’ on Mandelson vetting

Ian Collard tells MPs he had not seen UKSV assessment summary before briefing Olly Robbins on clearance

The Guardian - UK

What might McSweeney and Barton reveal about Mandelson vetting scandal?

MPs likely to question Starmer’s ex-chief of staff and former top official in Foreign Office on pressure, process and access

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Starmer’s Mandelson gamble: his political judgment faces scrutiny in pivotal week

Editorial: Conflicting accounts will be tested in parliament. The outcome may not be decisive, but risks reinforcing concerns about PM’s leadership

The Guardian - UK

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Starmer says there was only ‘everyday pressure’ to clear Mandelson appointment

The Prime Minister stood by his decision to sack Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins.

Evening Standard

Olly Robbins only faced ‘everyday pressure’ to clear Mandelson, Starmer says

The prime minister said he would not have made Mandelson his diplomat to Washington had Sir Olly Robbins told him the outcome of the vetting process

The Independent UK

Key figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPs

Chief property and security officer Ian Collard set to submit written answers to foreign affairs committee questions

The Guardian - UK

Starmer: Foreign Office chief faced ‘everyday pressure’ to clear Mandelson

The Prime Minister stood by his decision to sack former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins.

Evening Standard

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Foreign Office official will not answer Mandelson vetting questions in person

Ian Collard confirmed he will submit written answers instead.

The Independent UK

Ian Collard: the Foreign Office insider who may be key to Mandelson scandal

Olly Robbins’ meeting with Collard resulted in Mandelson’s security clearance, which is now under intense scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, to be questioned by MPs

Exclusive: McSweeney summoned by foreign affairs select committee in rare step, as Mandelson vetting row continues

The Guardian - UK

How Olly Robbins’ knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting

Former Foreign Office top official’s evidence raises stark issues with ‘the system’ he was seeking to defend

The Guardian - UK

Running star goes from East Kilbride to Uzbekistan in fundraiser with diplomat dad

Athletic club ace Hannah Anderson joined dad, Steven, for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s GlobalMile challenge.

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