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The GuardianTuesday, 21 April 2026
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Starmer on collision course with Robbins over Mandelson vetting
Sacked official to set out his side of story after PM's Commons claims
The paper presents the political fallout as an escalating procedural and personal conflict between the Prime Minister and a former senior official, centring on competing narratives of administrative accountability.
The Prime Minister has faced sustained scrutiny over the appointment and security vetting of Peter Mandelson. The situation has intensified following a parliamentary statement, prompting a sacked senior official, Olly Robbins, to signal he will publicly contest the Prime Minister's version of events.
“collision course”
“Scrutinising prime ministerial accountability”
Vance to lead US envoys if Tehran agrees to talks
Reports on potential diplomatic developments regarding US-Iran relations, detailing specific personnel contingents.
Mobile phones to be banned in all schools
Government to make existing guidance compulsory as part of child protection law
Presents a forthcoming government education policy as a definitive new regulatory measure.
The rise of AI job scams
Highlights an emerging consumer risk intersecting technology and the employment market.
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