Foreign Office boss sacked by Starmer submits legal challenge
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
Sir Olly Robbins, the former Permanent Secretary at the Foreign Office, has initiated legal proceedings against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer following his recent dismissal. Robbins contends that the Prime Minister lacked the statutory authority to terminate his position. This legal challenge raises significant questions about governmental protocol and the powers vested in executive leadership regarding senior civil service appointments and dismissals in the UK.
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Foreign Office boss sacked by Starmer submits legal challenge
Sir Olly Robbins, who was removed as top civil servant at the Foreign Office, claims that Sir Keir Starmer has no statutory authority to dismiss him.
