Olly Robbins to face MPs over Peter Mandelson vetting controversy

Olly Robbins, the former Foreign Office permanent secretary, will face MPs on Tuesday regarding his role in the vetting of Peter Mandelson for a US ambassador position. Robbins admits he did not read the full vetting report, which recommended against Mandelson's clearance, but assessed the risks as manageable based on a verbal briefing he received.

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