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Peter Mandelson is to become the UK’s next ambassador to the United States.
The Labour peer and former cabinet minister is expected to take up the role in the New Year.
He will take over from Dame Karen Pierce, the current ambassador, whose tenure is expected to come to an end at the start of 2025.
A government source said: “The fact the prime minister has chosen to make a political appointment and send Lord Mandelson to Washington shows just how importantly we see our relationship with the Trump administration.
“We’re sending someone close to the prime minister with unrivalled political and policy experience, particularly on the crucial issue of trade. He’s the ideal candidate to represent the UK’s economic and security interests in the USA.”
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