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Oliver Robbins

Coverage of Oliver Robbins in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 18 · 18:44 UTCMost recent: Apr 21 · 11:03 UTC
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Peter Mandelsonperson2Foreign Officeorganization2Cabinet Officeorganization1United Kingdomplace1United Statesplace1national securitytopic1Keir Starmerperson1David Lammyperson1Downing Streetorganization1security vettingtopic1
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  • POLITICSApr 21 · 11:03 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Olly Robbins says he faced ‘constant pressure’ to get Mandelson in post

    Sacked civil servant Oliver Robbins revealed he faced 'constant pressure' from the Cabinet Office to expedite Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US, bypassing standard vetting. The Foreign Office initially resisted but eventually conducted the vetting after pressure.

  • POLITICSApr 18 · 18:44 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy

    Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy claims Keir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson from becoming UK ambassador to Washington if he knew about a failed security vetting. Lammy criticized former civil servant Oliver Robbins for not informing Downing Street about the issue, calling it 'inexplicable'.