The Peter Mandelson scandal: What are the lessons for Keir Starmer's government?
An IfG expert webinar explored the fall-out from the vetting and appointment row and the sacking of Sir Olly Robbins.
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The government is reeling from the revelation that Peter Mandelson was appointed as UK ambassador to the US despite having failed a security vetting process.
With the blame-game dominating the week in Westminster, what will we learn from Keir Starmer's 'judgment day' Commons statement? What will Olly Robbins – who was sacked by the PM as Foreign Office permanent secretary – reveal in a crucial select committee appearance? What has the vetting row shown about the way decisions are made at the top of government? How should the vetting and appointments process be overhauled? And what does this row mean for relations between civil servants and ministers?
An IfG expert webinar answered these questions and more.
The webinar featured:
- Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government
- Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government
- Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
- Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.
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Tim Durrant
Programme Director
Hannah Keenan
Associate Director
Jill Rutter
Senior Fellow
Hannah White
CEO