Sir Oliver Robbins’ appointment is being seen as a signal of intent about Starmer’s plans to reset relations with the EU

Former Brexit negotiator Sir Oliver Robbins has been appointed as the top civil servant at the Foreign Office.

Sir Keir Starmer has hired the architect of Theresa May’s soft Brexit plan as the most senior civil servant at the Foreign Office...

Olly Robbins appointed new Foreign Office chief - Sir Oliver, known as Olly, will serve as the new Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).