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Politik·21.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Starmer sobrevive a la semana pero el caso Mandelson sigue amenazando su mandato

Keir Starmer logra salvar la semana tras su comparecencia en los Comunes, pero el caso Mandelson sigue siendo la mayor amenaza para su mandato. El exsecretario permanente de Exteriores Oliver Olly Robbins acusó a Downing Street de presionar constantemente para acelerar el nombramiento de Peter Mandelson como embajador en Washington, revelando que el UKSV vetó o estuvo a punto de vetar el nombramiento y que Starmer le pidió colocar a su exdirector de Comunicación, cesado tras un escándalo de pornografía infantil.

El País Internacional

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Oliver Robbins testifies on pressure to fast-track Peter Mandelson’s security vetting

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Politik·21.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Oliver Robbins testifies on pressure to fast-track Peter Mandelson’s security vetting

Former senior civil servant Oliver Robbins told a parliamentary committee he faced 'constant pressure' from Downing Street to fast-track Peter Mandelson's security vetting for the US ambassador role, despite concerns from the UK Security Vetting agency.

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy

Deputy prime minister says it is ‘inexplicable’ top civil servant kept Downing Street in darkKeir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson from serving as the UK’s ambassador to Washington had he known he failed security vetting, David Lammy has said, as he attempted to shore up the prime minister amid damaging fallout from the row.In his first public comments on the vetting affair, Lammy said it was “inexplicable” that Oliver Robbins, the former top civil servant who was forced out of the Foreign Office this week, had opted to leave Downing Street in the dark over the outcome. Continue reading...

Guardian UK

Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal biggest crisis for diplomatic service in decades, says ex-Foreign Office chief

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Politik·19.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal biggest crisis for diplomatic service in decades, says ex-Foreign Office chief

Former Foreign Office chief Simon McDonald has described the Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal as the biggest crisis for the diplomatic service since 1982. Oliver Robbins was sacked as permanent secretary after it emerged he knew about Mandelson's failed security vetting for the US ambassador posting but did not inform ministers. McDonald accused No 10 of requiring "a scalp" and acting without fairness or due process. The UKSV reportedly concluded "high" overall concern and "clearance denied" for Mandelson, but this was overruled by the Foreign Office.

Guardian UK

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