Digested week: King bites his tongue as a president indulges his fantasies | John Crace
Summary
Two senior UK civil servants gave difficult testimony about a controversial ambassador appointment. Meanwhile, a newly elected Green MP faced criticism after commenting on alcohol use among UK parliament members.Key Facts
- Olly Robbins, recently removed as Foreign Office permanent secretary, testified about not reporting security concerns regarding Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment.
- Mandelson received negative security vetting ("red lights") but was still appointed.
- Cabinet Office official Cat Little also testified, strictly following procedures without providing clear answers.
- Green MP Hannah Spencer said some MPs at Westminster smell of alcohol and felt uneasy about the drinking culture.
- Spencer's comments led to heavy criticism from politicians across parties, including Nigel Farage and journalist Rod Liddle.
- Some MPs defended drinking on the job as common in parliament voting areas.
- The article notes journalists drinking during a shooting incident at the White House correspondents dinner.
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