‘Just F**king Approve It’ – Mandelson Saga Drags On
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‘Just F**king Approve It’ – Mandelson Saga Drags On

Sacked foreign office head Olly Robbins has given some head-turning evidence to the foreign affairs select committee over Peter Mandelson’s ambassadorial appointment.

Plus: Questions arise over Trump’s erratic behaviour ahead of the Iran ceasefire deadline, and Does Britain even have a military strategy?

With Aaron Bastani & James Schneider

 

 

  • Published 21 April 2026
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