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Top civil servant involved in a political controversy regarding security vetting for a key ambassadorial role in the UK government.

2:15

What role did pressure play in Mandelson appointment?

Would Keir Starmer have sacked Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins if he knew then what he knows now? On #PASAA,…

3 weeks ago·Sky News
1:54

Did Starmer knee jerk with Robbins sacking? | Electoral Dysfunction

Did Keir Starmer knee jerk with the Robbins sacking? After another turbulent week in Westminster that saw Olly Robbins…

4 weeks ago·Sky News
33:19

Has the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer been undermined by former top official? | BBC Newscast

Today, Olly Robbins the sacked former Foreign Office chief, says number 10 had a “dismissive” attitude to the vetting…

1 month ago·BBC News
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Sacked civil servant Olly Robbins reveals 'constant pressure' to get Mandelson in post

Sacked Foreign Office chief Sir Oliver Robbins tells MPs he faced "constant pressure" to get Peter Mandelson appointed…

1 month ago·Sky News
17:20

We’ve heard both sides - now, does Starmer survive? | LBC debate

Andrew Marr is joined by Labour's Emily Thornberry and LBC's Political Correspondent Aggie Chambre to break down the…

1 month ago·LBC
1:13

'Starmer promised he was a straight shooter'

Jon Sopel explains why the ‘execution’ of Olly Robbins is especially hard to stomach coming from Starmer. #jonsopel…

1 month ago·LBC
15:36

'You're implying that was my fault': Liz Truss on budget blame

Tom Swarbrick is joined by former Prime Minister Liz Truss to discuss Olly Robbins’ sacking, government accountability,…

1 month ago·LBC
9:21

Mandelson vetting row: Starmer defender vs James O'Brien

Former civil servant Olly Robbins has told a panel of MPs that denying clearance to Mandelson would have been a “very,…

1 month ago·LBC
21:25

Is Olly Robbins the Mandelson scapegoat? | This Is Why

Top civil servant Olly Robbins has been sacked after his department did not inform the prime minister that Lord…

1 month ago·Sky News