Foreign Office Chief Departs After Mandelson Vetting Row

Sir Olly Robbins is leaving his role as the Foreign Office's top civil servant after the department overruled security advice to clear Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, causing a loss of confidence from the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary.

Starmer Orders Probe Into Mandelson Vetting Override

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has demanded the Foreign Office explain how Lord Peter Mandelson was cleared as US ambassador after security vetting was overruled. The Government says Starmer was unaware until this week.

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