Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Olly Robbins, a former top civil servant dismissed by Keir Starmer earlier this year, is reportedly in discussions for a security-related role with Andy Burnham. The potential position would be if Mr Burnham becomes Prime Minister, marking a high-profile return for Sir Olly, who previously served as deputy national security adviser and chief Brexit negotiator. Sir Olly was sacked amid a row over Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting for the US ambassador role, with Sir Olly accused of not informing Sir Keir. Allies of Sir Olly contend he was dismissed without being given an opportunity to explain his handling of the Mandelson vetting saga. Mr Burnham is expected to become the Labour leader and Prime Minister on 17 July, assuming no rival candidate enters the leadership contest. In fullTop civil servant sacked by Starmer over Mandelson vetting in talks to work for BurnhamThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Burnham could appoint Olly Robbins in top role if he becomes prime minister
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Olly Robbins, a former top civil servant dismissed by Keir Starmer earlier this year, is reportedly in discussions for a security-related role with Andy Burnham. The potential position would be if Mr Burnham becomes Prime Minister, marking a high-profile return for Sir Olly, who previously served as deputy national security adviser and chief Brexit negotiator. Sir Olly was sacked amid a row over Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting for the US ambassador role, with Sir Olly accused of not informing Sir Keir. Allies of Sir Olly contend he was dismissed without being given an opportunity to explain his handling of the Mandelson vetting saga. Mr Burnham is expected to become the Labour leader and Prime Minister on 17 July, assuming no rival candidate enters the leadership contest. In fullTop civil servant sacked by Starmer over Mandelson vetting in talks to work for BurnhamThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
