Olly Robbins
United KingdompoliticianMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Olly Robbins is a prominent British civil servant who has held significant positions within the UK government, including serving as the Chief Negotiator for Exiting the European Union. He is currently in the news due to his involvement in the security clearance process for Peter Mandelson's appointment as Washington ambassador, with recent disclosures raising questions about the adequacy of the security measures taken.
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The Foreign Office’s decision to overrule the decision of security officials then led to the departure of the high-ranking civil servant Olly Robbins.
From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures as prime minister | Keir StarmerUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
The top official at the Foreign Office, Olly Robbins, has also faced scrutiny regarding Mandelson's appointment.
Mandelson received sensitive Foreign Office briefings before vetting finished | Peter MandelsonUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
Olly Robbins was sacked for his role in appointing Peter Mandelson after UKSV had recommended clearance be denied.
Embarrassing WhatsApps, but no vetting report: what will be in the new release of Mandelson files? | Peter MandelsonUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-31
Olly Robbins provided evidence to the committee regarding the clearance process for Mandelson.
Mandelson files show no mitigation of security concerns over US appointment | Peter MandelsonUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-31
Sir Olly Robbins, the most senior civil servant in the Foreign Office, has been involved in visits to China.
UK expected to approve plans for Chinese mega embassyUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-21
