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United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: The United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office cleared Peter Mandelson's appointment despite failed security checks, leading to the firing of its top civil servant, Tony Robbins, and contributing to the current political crisis.
Tony Robbins: Tony Robbins, the top civil servant at the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, was fired by Keir Starmer following revelations that Peter Mandelson's security vetting failed, despite Robbins' allies claiming he could not share such sensitive information.
Apr 20, 2026 · 7 articles