Foreign Affairs Committee
Coverage of Foreign Affairs Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Top House Democrats demand "immediate" Rubio briefing on U.S.-Iran deal
Top House Democrats on foreign, defense, and intelligence policy committees demand Secretary of State Marco Rubio provide an immediate briefing on the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. The lawmakers, including Reps. Greg Meeks, Jim Himes, and Adam Smith, seek details on Iran's nuclear program, enforcement mechanisms, and the $300 billion 'reconstruction' fund for Iran.
- Former top civil servant gives evidence to MPs on Mandelson vetting ahead of critical vote for Starmer - UK politics live
Philip Barton, a former top civil servant, testified before the UK Foreign Affairs Committee regarding the vetting process of Peter Mandelson ahead of a critical parliamentary vote for Keir Starmer. The committee received a memo from the Foreign Office detailing Ian Collard's role in approving Mandelson's vetting, citing manageable risks.
- Top Cabinet Office official to give evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson’s vetting – UK politics live
Permanent Secretary Cat Little is set to testify before the foreign affairs committee regarding Peter Mandelson’s vetting as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer. Border Minister Alex Norris promoted a UK-France small boats deal but denied reports of cabinet divisions over the sacking of Olly Robbins, calling the claims 'a load of guff.'
- Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins gives evidence over Mandelson vetting – UK politics live
Olly Robbins, former Foreign Office permanent secretary, testifies before the foreign affairs committee about his role in the Mandelson vetting process. Robbins claims he did not see the formal UK Security Vetting (UKSV) recommendation against Mandelson's security clearance but relied on a verbal briefing stating the case was 'borderline'.