Former UK Foreign Ministry Official Olly Robbins says there was a "dismissive attitude" from Number Ten towards Mandelson's vetting as they wanted to get him out to Washington as quickly as possible
This statement highlights potential tensions within the UK government regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, indicating a possible prioritization of political expediency over thorough vetting.
Former UK Foreign Ministry Official Olly Robbins says the Cabinet Office suggested Peter Mandelson not be vetted at all; Foreign Office overruled it
No Iranian delegation, primary or secondary, have travelled to Islamabad and that reports about the departure of such officials and claims about meeting times were inaccurate, IRIB reports
Former UK Foreign Ministry Official Olly Robbins says there was a "dismissive attitude" from Number Ten towards Mandelson's vetting as they wanted to get him out to Washington as quickly as possible
[MARKET UPDATE] USD picks up and the risk tone slips slightly as Iran says it has not yet sent a delegation to Pakistan
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- Foreign Office was under constant pressure from the PM's office to get Peter Mandelson cleared to become US ambassador.
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