Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson will become the UK's ambassador to the US after Donald Trump's inauguration in January. He replaces Dame Karen Pierce, who will remain in place for Trump's swearing-in ceremony. Mandelson's appointment marks the first time a British prime minister has given the post to a political appointee in almost half a century. Starmer believes Mandelson's experience as EU trade commissioner will be invaluable in negotiating a UK-US trade deal.
New Labour veteran and former cabinet minister to take up post after Donald Trump ’s inauguration in JanuaryMandelson will take over from Dame Karen Pierce, who built up strong links with Trump’s circle during his first term in office.
It is the first time a British prime minister has given the post to a political appointee for nearly half a century, and follows a string of other New Labour veterans given senior posts traditionally reserved for civil servants or career diplomats. Earlier this month Mandelson lost out on the job of Oxford chancellor to former Tory leader and foreign secretary William Hague.
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