Top Foreign Office official ‘felt pressure’ for ‘rapid outcome’ on Mandelson vetting
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 16:06 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
Ian Collard told MPs he had not seen the UKSV assessment summary before briefing Olly Robbins on clearance. He said he felt pressure to deliver a rapid outcome due to contacts from Downing Street.
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