Lord Mandelson set to be appointed as UK ambassador to the US
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Lord Peter Mandelson last served in government 14 years ago when Gordon Brown was prime minister. Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be announced as the UK ambassador to the United States as Sir Keir Starmer prepares for a Donald Trump presidency, The Independent understands.
The prime minister is said to believe Lord Mandelson has the trade expertise and networking abilities to bolster the UK’s interests during a delicate period for relations with the US. Lord Mandelson last served in government 14 years ago when Gordon Brown was prime minister.
The Labour grandee was seen as one of the leading candidates for the job. He held many cabinet positions under Gordon Brown and Tony Blair before accepting a life peerage in the Lords. He will replace Dame Karen Pierce, whose service in Washington DC is expected to conclude in early 2025.
Lord Mandelson is seen as one of the key architects of New Labour. He served as a Labour MP for Hartlepool from 1992 to 2004, during which time he served as secretary of state for Northern Ireland and business secretary. This is a breaking news story, more follows...
