Ex-Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins launches judicial review over his sacking – UK politics live

Robbins is suing the government over Keir Starmer’s decision to sack him as permanent secretary at the Foreign OfficeOlly Robbins is taking the government to court over its decision to sack him as permanent secretary at the Foreign Office.The move has been announced by his union, the FDA, which represents senior civil servants. It is supporting Robbins as he seeks a judicial review of Keir Starmer’s decision to sack him.The prime minister has acknowledged that his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States in December 2024 was a mistake. He should also admit that sacking Olly