UK Mandelson appointment scandal: Former foreign office chief questioned
Apr 22, 2026 #UKPolitics #PeterMandelson #KeirStarmer
A senior UK official has told a parliamentary committee he felt pressured to fast-track t
Apr 22, 2026 #UKPolitics #PeterMandelson #KeirStarmer
A senior UK official has told a parliamentary committee he felt pressured to fast-track the appointment of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to Washington. Former Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins said the process was rushed, raising concerns over transparency and due diligence.
Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from London.