Sir Olly Robbins told a parliamentary committee he felt under pressure to rush Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the United States despite security vetting concerns.
Robbins described feeling pressured to expedite Mandelson’s clearance
Robbins said he experienced an “atmosphere of pressure” to accelerate the process during his appearance before the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, as reported by the Financial Times.
The Financial Times highlighted Robbins’ testimony amid political scrutiny
The Financial Times also led with coverage of Robbins’ day in front of MPs, emphasizing his account of the pressure surrounding Mandelson’s appointment.
US Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh said he would not cut interest rates to please Donald Trump
In a separate “senate grilling”, US President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, stated he would not cut interest rates to please Trump.
What did Sir Olly Robbins say about the pressure he felt?
Robbins said he felt he had been under an “atmosphere of pressure” to rush Lord Mandelson’s appointment.
Who is Kevin Warsh and what did he say about interest rates?
Kevin Warsh is Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, and he said he would not cut interest rates to please Trump.