Robbins says No 10 created ‘atmosphere of pressure’ over Mandelson appointment
Evidence comes after Starmer blamed civil servant for keeping him in the dark over vetting failure
Related reading
The Mandelson fiasco reveals the true nature of Starmerism
This is a prime minister who does not understand the difficult trade-offs involved in governing
Peter Mandelson appointment ‘serious error of judgment’, Morgan McSweeney tells…
Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff gives evidence to Commons foreign affairs committee
Peter Mandelson failed UK Foreign Office vetting
Conservatives accuse Sir Keir Starmer of misleading parliament over appointment of former ambassador to the US
No scenario in latest Mandelson drama makes Keir Starmer look good
Something has gone badly wrong in communication between Downing Street and government departments
Keir Starmer under pressure as ministers step up criticism over Peter Mandelson…
Cracks appear in cabinet following evidence from sacked head of Foreign Office
Return of Mandelson scandal leaves Labour MPs in despair
Vetting failure highlights dysfunction in Keir Starmer’s government