LIVE | Olly Robbins sacked over Mandelson scandal – answers lawmakers questions

Robbins:  There was an atmosphere of pressure around vetting / was told Mandelson was a borderline case.

Process was rigorously followed

Vetting completed to normal standard

Former foreign office official Olly Robbins, who was sacked over his role in the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, gives evidence to parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee.

The Prime Minister has previously said he was not told that Mandelson failed the vetting process for the post.

On 11 December 2024, a report warned the PM about Mandelson’s ties to Jeffery Epstein and the “risks” of appoint him.

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