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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