"Labour MPs have been appalled by the recurring reminder that Starmer personally decided to appoint someone with Mandelson's reputation to the UK's most sensitive diplomatic post, and warned that his leadership is now on borrowed time."
"In his statement to MPs on Monday, Starmer turned this into a process debate. But that focusses attention on whether he was right to sack Robbins and many people watching the former civil servant yesterday took the view that Robbins should have kept his job."
"Mark Sedwill, who was cabinet secretary from 2018 to 2020, in a letter in the Times, says hearing showed that the calm integrity and intelligence which have characterised Robbins' distinguished career of public service."
Keir Starmer faces significant challenges as the Peter Mandelson vetting issue overshadows his leadership. Labour MPs express concern over Starmer's decision to appoint Mandelson, linking it to broader government failures. The situation worsened after Olly Robbins, whom Starmer dismissed, testified before MPs, leading to criticism of Starmer's judgment. Despite attempts to frame the issue as procedural, many believe Robbins deserved to retain his position. Mark Sedwill, a former cabinet secretary, publicly supported Robbins, further complicating Starmer's standing within the party.
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