Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador

Former UK Foreign Office head Sir Olly Robbins claimed political pressure from PM Keir Starmer's office led to the rushed approval of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite security concerns. Mandelson, who was later fired for ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was flagged as a 'borderline case' by vetting agencies, sparking calls for Starmer to resign and a government review.