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Politics · 24 April 2026

Harman criticises Starmer over Olly Robbins sacking

Harman criticises Starmer over Olly Robbins sacking

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Labour's internal row over Peter Mandelson's vetting has gained another public warning from a senior party figure. Sky News reported that Harriet Harman said Keir Starmer's decision to sack Olly Robbins had made the issue blow up again. Robbins was fired last week over not telling the prime minister Mandelson had failed security vetting.

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