‘Just F**king Approve It’ – Mandelson Saga Drags On

About this episode

The episode discusses Olly Robbins' evidence regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment and raises questions about Trump's behavior and Britain's military strategy.

Sacked foreign office head Olly Robbins has given some head-turning evidence to the foreign affairs select committee over Peter Mandelson’s ambassadorial appointment. Plus: Questions arise over Trump’s erratic behaviour ahead of the Iran ceasefire deadline, and Does Britain even have a military strategy? With Aaron Bastani & James Schneider

People in this episode

Hosts: Aaron Bastani, James Schneider

Topics covered

• foreign affairs
• politics
• military strategy
• Trump
• Iran ceasefire
• Mandelson

Keywords

• Olly Robbins
• Peter Mandelson
• Trump
• Iran ceasefire
• military strategy
• foreign affairs

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