"I regret that the due diligence process, which revealed significant reputational risks, didn't influence the Prime Minister's judgment."
"There had been a lack of interest in assessing the appointment critically; rather, the focus was on how quickly it could be finalised."
"Downing Street firmly denied any allegations of improper conduct or political interference in the process."
Sir Keir Starmer stated that Sir Olly Robbins made an error by not being adequately briefed on concerns during Lord Mandelson's vetting. Robbins criticized the decision-making process, indicating that serious reputational risks were ignored. He highlighted issues such as Mandelson's connections with Jeffrey Epstein and business dealings with China. Robbins noted a lack of critical assessment and pressure to expedite the appointment. Downing Street denied allegations of improper conduct and rejected claims of pressure in the vetting process.
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