Outgoing spy chief out of the running as Lord Mandelson’s replacement
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MI6 chief does not want to be next US ambassador
Outgoing spy chief out of the running as Lord Mandelson’s replacement
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Outgoing spy chief out of the running as Lord Mandelson’s replacement
Outgoing spy chief out of the running as Lord Mandelson’s replacement
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The outgoing head of MI6 has ruled himself out for the role of Britain's next ambassador to America, the Mail can reveal.
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Sir Keir Starmer initially said he maintained confidence in Lord Mandelson – but has faced mounting pressure to sack the…
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It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.
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