# Olly Robbins sues over dismissal as Foreign Office chief by Starmer

Former Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins has launched a legal challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his dismissal. The lawsuit questions the legality and fairness of the removal, potentially setting a precedent for how senior civil servants are appointed and dismissed by the government.

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- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/13/olly-robbins-legal-challenge-dismissal-foreign-office-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:09:24 GMT