UK Prime Minister Starmer accused of chilling civil service after sacking top official
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed Sir Olly Robbins, the lead civil servant at the Foreign Office, following a controversy linked to the vetting process for Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington.Sir Olly Robbins was fired last week after giving evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee regarding the handling of sensitive information during the vetting process.His testimony included details about decisions made to protect the integrity of the vetting system.The dismissal has sparked criticism from the FDA trade union, which represents senior civil servants.Dave Penman, the union's general secretary, warned that the move has sent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 07:01 LONDON
