Lord Peter Mandelson to be UK’s next ambassador to US

Former Labour minister is expected to try to avert a trade war with incoming Trump administration

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Labour veteran Peter Mandelson to be UK ambassador to US

The former cabinet minister will take on the vital role of building relations with the Trump administration.
BBC News - 59m
Peter Mandelson to Be Named UK Ambassador to US

The veteran Labour lawmaker chosen by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has experience in trade policy and business and was once nicknamed “the Prince of Darkness” for his political tactics.
The New York Times - 9h
Peter Mandelson to be announced as UK’s next US ambassador

Keir Starmer on the verge of appointing Labour grandee to key post at start of Trump presidency. Peter Mandelson is set to become Britain’s next ambassador to the US, the first time a politician ...
The Guardian - 13h
Pay UK bosses like football stars, says Lord Spencer

Founder of ICAP claims boosting chief executives’ salaries would help London’s competitiveness
Financial Times - Dec. 11
Trump taps former Sen. David Perdue as next ambassador to China

Former Sen. David Perdue pushed President-elect Donald Trump's debunked lies about electoral fraud during his failed bid for Georgia governor in 2022.
CBS News - Dec. 5
Trump picks investment banker Warren Stephens as UK ambassador

The billionaire donated millions to President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election campaign this year.
BBC News - Dec. 3
Trump picks Arkansas banker Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK

Executive donated to president-elect’s campaign but his family’s bank was once associated with the Clintons
Financial Times - Dec. 2
Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK

Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced on Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...
The Guardian - Dec. 2
Trump taps investment banker Warren Stephens for UK ambassador

President-elect Trump announced on Monday that investment banker Warren Stephens would serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full ...
The Hill - Dec. 2