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Revealed: Mandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decision

Guardian investigation uncovers decision by UK security officials to deny clearance before Mandelson took up role as US ambassador Top civil servant Olly Robbins forced out over…

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Apr 18, 2026 → Apr 22, 2026
Latest: Ian Collard: the Foreign Office insider who may be key to Mandelson scandal · The Guardian

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April 2026

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Apr 22, 2026 · The Guardian
How Olly Robbins’ knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting

Former Foreign Office top official’s evidence raises stark issues with ‘the system’ he was seeking to defend The verdict on Sir Olly Robbins’ parliamentary testimony,…

Apr 22, 2026 · The Guardian
It is obvious now, Keir Starmer, that you made a mistake. Reinstate Olly Robbins for the good of the UK | Simon McDonald

That is the inescapable conclusion from all we know. I’m fairly sure that had the PM initially heard his full account, he would not have sacked him Simon McDonald was permanent…

Apr 18, 2026 · The Guardian
Olly Robbins ‘thrown under bus’ by No 10, says ex-Foreign Office chief – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here Sir Olly Robbins was “basically thrown under the bus” as a result of the “biggest diplomatic crisis” in over…