Olly Robbins was one of the most high-profile casualties of the Peter Mandelson scandal after it emerged the Labour grandee, fired over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, did not pass crucial security checks

As he prepares to succeed Sir Keir as prime minister, Mr Burnham is said to be lining up Olly Robbins for a senior job in his administration.

High-flyer caught up in Mandelson vetting scandal thought to be discussing comeback with Burnham’s team