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Foreign Office, after [the Guardian revealed](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/16/revealed-mandelson-failed-vetting-but-foreign-office-overruled-decision) that Robbins’ department had not passed on the fact that Mandelson initially failed vetting. Writing [in the Times](https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmers-civil-service-olly-robbins-lvz7kz70k?t=1776665894926) on Monday, Gus O’Donnell
concerns among senior members of the government about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein even after the financier had been convicted of child trafficking. He was [sacked by Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/11/keir-starmer-sacks-peter-mandelson-over-jeffrey-epstein-revelations) last year after emails
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] to conduct a full review of all the information that the department has given to your committee on the security vetting process undertaken as part of Lord Mandelson’s appointment
Foreign Office, Sir Olly Robbins](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c747r3v90k3o). Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Health Secretary Wes Streeting were among those who spoke up on this. There is nuance here - the prime minister himself had expressed concern
Foreign Office permanent secretary, gave evidence to MPs. Here is our overnight story about it by **Pippa Crerar** and **Kiran Stacey.** Pippa and Kiran report: “Labour MPs have been appalled by the recurring reminder that
Mandelson scandal. The unit’s closure comes only a fortnight after the foreign secretary, [Yvette Cooper](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/yvette-cooper), said respect and support for international law would be one of the linchpins of her department
concerns like potholes, bin collections and council services. But this election cycle, analysts say, could be different. The voting system is designed for a two-party system and not today’s multi-party landscape. Most
Mandelson scandal as the Guardian learned of [concerns around the cabinet table](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/22/olly-robbins-starmer-sacking-ministers-cabinet-meeting), a senior minister refused to say the dismissal of Olly Robbins was fair and several mandarins called for Robbins
foreign affairs select committee about the man who was described as his mentor and who he helped place in one of the most prestigious roles – US ambassador. It was a judgment call which cost
Foreign Office has thrown the government into disarray and prompted another flurry of parliamentary activity as the Conservatives look to take advantage. Earlier this week, Badenoch brought an emergency motion to the floor
Office, Sir Olly Robbins – suddenly appeared a little tense. The bonhomie evident in earlier answers had quite disappeared. It was 3 November 2025, and Peter Mandelson had been removed from his post as ambassador
Mandelson took up the job, given that vetting result? “I was told – let me be completely precise – that UKSV [UK Security Vetting] were leaning towards recommending against, but accepted that it was a borderline case