Ministers speak out in cabinet meeting over Keir Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins
Summary
Cabinet ministers have expressed worries about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to fire Olly Robbins, the top official at the Foreign Office, after a scandal involving Peter Mandelson’s vetting. Ministers urged Starmer to avoid conflict with civil servants and keep good relations within the government.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer sacked Olly Robbins over a scandal involving Peter Mandelson’s security clearance.
- Robbins was responsible for vetting Mandelson, who failed the checks but was still appointed ambassador.
- Several cabinet ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, criticized the decision to sack Robbins.
- Ministers warned against creating a divide between government officials and civil servants.
- Robbins admitted to MPs he did not inform Downing Street about the vetting officials’ advice against Mandelson.
- Starmer said Robbins made an error but praised his professionalism and integrity.
- The Mandelson appointment and Robbins’ sacking raised questions about Starmer’s judgment and government stability.
- Former senior officials have called for Robbins to be reinstated.
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