NEW: Keir Starmer has picked Peter Mandelson as new ambassador to US as he prepares for Trump presidency.
He had emerged as favourite in recent weeks but @stevenswinford.bsky.social reporting PM now to confirm as thinks trade expertise & networking ability mean he’s right man for job.
He had emerged as favourite in recent weeks but @stevenswinford.bsky.social reporting PM now to confirm as thinks trade expertise & networking ability mean he’s right man for job.
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How naïve can he be? Farage has lots of plans to exploit his links to Musk and Trump, and they certainly don't include Labour.
The only humans who could be a more diabolical choice for this post would be Nigel ‘Fuhrer’ Farage or Doris ‘lard yeti’ Johnson!
If you want a list of reasons why ‘Mandy’ will be an embarrassment to the UK, google for 5 minutes.
Does the Labour leadership team not have any advisors?
He'll do well in Washington.