Sir Keir Starmer picks Lord Peter Mandelson as new UK ambassador to Donald Trump's US Sir Keir Starmer has chosen Lord Peter Mandelson as the new UK ambassador to Donald Trump's US.
The news comes as the prime minister suggested he believes the Labour politican has the necessary trade expertise and networking abilities to bolster the UK's interests during this delicate period of time.
It is a period of time that has seen frosty relations, with Mr Trump even saying he would implement tariffs on goods coming in from the UK.
Mandelson previously served as First Secretary of State under Gordon Brown as well as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.
