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sir keir starmer has cast veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Peter mandelsonSuccessor as Britain’s Ambassador to the United States.
The Prime Minister has chosen one of the most respected officials in the Foreign Office to take up the important role of US Ambassador after the chaos all around. Lord Mandelson was dismissed,
Lord Mandelson was removed from his post as US Ambassador after it emerged that he had hidden details of his close relationship with a convicted pedophile and former financier. Jeffrey Epstein,
In his place is Mr Turner, who was political director at the FCDO for both the Labor government and the previous Tory administration before being appointed as the UK representative to the UN in May.
Mr. Turner was Ambassador to Pakistan and a key and trusted advisor to several Foreign Secretaries.
Now he has moved from New York to Washington DC to take stock of the ongoing problems in dealing with Donald Trump’s White House, sealing a tech deal with the US, striking a proper peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, and resolving the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
Having chosen a politician for the role in Lord Mandelson, Sir Keir was under pressure to select a career diplomat with experience.
Another source of tension in UK–US relations is the White House National Security Strategy, which claims Europe faces “civilizational collapse” and questions whether the continent’s economies and militaries were strong enough for the countries to remain reliable allies.
It is possible he may also be asked to intervene behind the scenes in the case of the President suing the BBC for $10 billion for misrepresenting his January 6 speech. panorama Documentary.
Mr Trump also recently repeated his attacks on London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, whom he branded a “disaster” and “disgusting”.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the US had stalled talks on a technology prosperity pact during Mr Trump’s state visit to Britain.
Sir Keir will be hoping the transition will be easier than when he appointed Lord Mandelson to replace the highly respected Dame Karen Pierce.
Independent It was revealed that Mr Trump had initially considered rejecting Lord Mandelson’s credentials in an unprecedented move because of his business ties to China.
Only last-minute diplomacy saved the situation, allowing Lord Mandelson to take up residence just seven months before he was forced out due to the Epstein scandal. He was temporarily replaced by the number two at the embassy, James Roscoe.
Mr Turner said he was “honoured” to be nominated for the role.
“At a critical time for transatlantic relations, I look forward to working with President Trump’s administration and leaders in Congress, business, and society to strengthen that bond in the years to come,” he said.
In a statement released by the Foreign Office, Sir Keir said: “The United Kingdom and the United States have a very special relationship, and Christian’s extensive experience as an outstanding diplomat will support this uniquely close bond and ensure it continues to flourish.”