"Sir Olly Robbins confirmed that he did not inform anyone in No 10 about the vetting concerns surrounding Lord Mandelson, which was a significant point in his testimony."
"Robbins described the relentless pressure from Downing Street to expedite Lord Mandelson's security clearance, stating that despite this pressure, granting the clearance was the right decision."
"He revealed a separate attempt to appoint another Labour figure with controversial ties to a sex offender, indicating ongoing issues within the vetting process."
"No 10 maintains that there was no undue pressure on the Foreign Office, arguing that Robbins ultimately made the wrong decision regarding Mandelson's security clearance."
Sir Olly Robbins revealed that he did not inform No 10 about vetting concerns surrounding Lord Mandelson during his testimony. He described significant pressure from Downing Street to expedite Mandelson's security clearance, which he ultimately deemed appropriate despite the controversy. Robbins also disclosed a separate attempt to appoint another Labour figure with ties to a sex offender. No 10 disputes Robbins' claims, asserting that he made an incorrect decision regarding the clearance despite the absence of direct pressure on him.
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