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Six-figure payout for senior civil servant sacked over Peter Mandelson vetting

Former head of Foreign Office Olly Robbins applied for judicial review after Keir Starmer dismissed him in April Olly Robbins, the former head of the…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

16 Oct 2026, 22:14 IST 1 min read 0 views

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The Guardian reports: Former head of Foreign Office Olly Robbins applied for judicial review after Keir Starmer dismissed him in April Olly Robbins, the former head of the Foreign Office sacked by Keir Starmer over his role in vetting Peter Mandelson, has received a more than six-figure payout from the government over his dismissal.

This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Peter Mandelson, Keir Starmer and Foreign Office.

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Key details

Location: United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 16 Oct 2026, 22:14 IST
Key names: Peter Mandelson, Keir Starmer, Foreign Office, Foreign Office Olly Robbins
Section: Politics