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Robbins Spills on Mandelson's Rushed UK Ambassador Appointment
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Former UK diplomat Olly Robbins defended the rushed appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, but his testimony only fueled doubts about Starmers decision-making. Downing Street showed a dismissive attitude toward security vetting, focusing on timing rather than risks. Mandelson was fired after documents exposed deeper ties to Epstein, with Starmer claiming he was unaware of major concerns. Opposition voices demand Starmers resignation, accusing him of misleading everyone and bypassing full checks. Key new details reveal security red flags were about Mandelsons shady business links to Russia and China, plus past ethics scandals. The mess keeps dogging Starmer as local elections loom, where a Labour drubbing could spell real trouble for his leadership.
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