‘It’s Inexplicable’ Olly Robbins Didn’t Tell Starmer Peter Mandelson Failed Vetting
April 20, 2026
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as posted by the channel“It seems inexplicable to any of us who serve as ministers that officials didn't speak to the prime minister in those circumstances.”
Sir Olly Robbins cannot be absolved for failing to tell the prime minister about Peter Mandelson’s failed security vetting, says cabinet minister Douglas Alexander.
Secretary of state for Scotland Douglas Alexander was speaking to Kate McCann and Stig Abell on Times Radio Breakfast. Listen live everyday 6-10am.
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