The New Labour grandee will have to navigate Trump’s trade tariff agenda and his circle, including Elon Musk and Nigel Farage
Lord Mandelson will be the link man between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump during what is expected to be one of the most challenging periods for the US-UK special relationship in years.
Mandelson has said that it is possible to navigate between both strengthening relationships with Europe and the US and that the UK would have to find a way to “have our cake and eat it”.The New Labour veteran will succeed Dame Karen Pierce after Trump’s inauguration on 20 January. Matthew McGregor, a senior former Labour adviser and digital strategist for President Barack Obama, said Mandelson was a “high risk” but potentially “high reward” pick for ambassador.
John McTernan, a former political strategist to Sir Tony Blair, suggested Mandelson would appeal to Trump. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: “It is wonderful to welcome Peter back to the team. He offers a wealth of experience in trade, economic and foreign policy from his years in government and the private sector.
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