After Keir Starmer’s statement to the Commons and gripping evidence from the sacked top civil servant Olly Robbins, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how the story of Peter Mandelson’s vetting for his job as UK ambassador to the US, first broken by the Guardian last Thursday, has unfolded this week.
Key Developments
The podcast delves into the fallout from Starmer's decision to dismiss Robbins, examining whether the move has backfired politically. The hosts analyze the implications for the Labour leader and the government's handling of senior appointments.
Read More
- Read Paul Lewis’s piece on Olly Robbins here
- Read Pippa, Kiran and Jessica Elgot’s piece on the divides in cabinet here
Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com.
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