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Coverage of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 21 · 09:23 UTCMost recent: Apr 21 · 09:23 UTC
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Sir Olly Robbinsperson1Peter Mandelsonperson1Keir Starmerperson1UK Parliamentorganization1Jeffrey Epsteinperson1Donald Trumpperson1United States Ambassadorposition1
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  • POLITICSApr 21 · 09:23 UTCAP NEWS
    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.