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92 resultsfor “Why was Mandelson sacked as ambassador”

Politics

Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

Mandelson, who was sacked as UK ambassador to the US over his ties to late

BBC NewsApr 24
Politics

UK’s Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting

sacked Mandelson as ambassador after documents released by a US Congressional committee revealed new details

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 16
Politics

Badenoch accuses PM of misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting

ambassador. [The Guardian newspaper reported](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/16/revealed-mandelson-failed-vetting-but-foreign-office-overruled-decision) that the Foreign Office overruled the vetting decision to ensure the peer could take up the post. Lord Mandelson was sacked

BBC NewsApr 16
Politics

Starmer tells MPs to ‘fight together’ before critical day for his premiership

Mandelson was sacked as ambassador over his links to the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey

The Guardian WorldApr 27
Politics

I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser says

Mandelson was sacked as ambassador in September 2025, after new information came to light about

BBC NewsApr 28
Politics

Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month

Mandelson was sacked as ambassador last year after the emergence of new revelations about the extent

BBC NewsMay 19
Politics

Man arrested on suspicion of handling Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone

ambassador to the US being lost. The whereabouts of McSweeney’s messages with Mandelson has been under intense scrutiny since it was reported that the work device was stolen shortly after Mandelson was sacked

The Guardian WorldMay 7
Politics

Revealed: Mandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decision

Mandelson’s sacking as US ambassador on 11 September 2025, after the extent of his relationship

The Guardian WorldApr 16
Politics

Mandelson and McSweeney: a partnership forged on winning and crushing the Labour left

Mandelson’s ultimate sacking as ambassador. When [Keir Starmer](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/keir-starmer) became leader of the Labour

The Guardian WorldApr 27
Politics

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal

Mandelson was sacked as US ambassador, that "full due process" had been followed during his appointment

BBC NewsApr 19
Politics

No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief

sacked Foreign Office chief Former senior official Sir Olly Robbins has accused Downing Street of taking a "dismissive approach" to vetting during Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador

BBC NewsApr 21
Politics

Starmer’s chief secretary consoled Mandelson after dismissal as US ambassador, undisclosed texts show

ambassador, undisclosed texts show The prime minster’s close ally Darren Jones sent his commiserations to [Peter Mandelson](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/peter-mandelson) after he was sacked

The Guardian WorldJun 3
Politics

Key points as MPs question former Foreign Office boss on Mandelson vetting row

Mandelson to be the UK's ambassador to the United States. The prime minister sacked

BBC NewsApr 28
Politics

Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'

ambassador to the US. Lord Mandelson was sacked last year after new revelations emerged after

BBC NewsMay 21
Politics

Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed

ambassador to the US. Lord Mandelson was sacked from that role when the depth of his relationship

BBC NewsJun 4
Politics

How Olly Robbins’ knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting

Mandelson clearance, as would seem logical. But seven months later, after the ambassador had been sacked

The Guardian WorldApr 22
Politics

Who could challenge Keir Starmer for the UK PM’s job? Meet the candidates

Mandelson](/news/2026/2/5/how-epstein-mandelson-files-rocked-the-uk-government) as ambassador to the US in December 2024. He was sacked after embarrassing

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 11
Politics

Mandelson criticised Starmer’s lack of ‘verve’ and tendency to buckle under pressure

ambassador including texts with ministers and senior officials. Mandelson was sacked from the role in the autumn

The Guardian WorldJun 1
Politics

Ministers speak out in cabinet meeting over Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins

Mandelson was appointed Washington ambassador despite having failed vetting checks](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/16/revealed-mandelson-failed-vetting-but-foreign-office-overruled-decision). Robbins, who was sacked

The Guardian WorldApr 22
Politics

Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

Mandelson to be the UK's ambassador to the US. It comes after Sir Olly was effectively sacked

BBC NewsApr 21
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