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Starmer Dismisses Top Official Robbins As Mandelson Vetting Crisis Deepens. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed senior civil servant Olly Robbins amid a growing political crisis. The move follows new revelations about Robbins’ role in vetting Peter Mandelson. Mandelson reportedly failed security vetting but was still appointed ambassador in 2024. He was later removed from the role over links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The government said ministers were unaware vetting approval went against official advice. Opposition figures, including Kemi Badenoch, accused Starmer of potentially misleading parliament. Labour MPs have also called for accountability as new details emerge. The scandal raises serious questions over the government’s judgment and could escalate political pressure on Starmer.
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