UK ambassador to Washington
Coverage of UK ambassador to Washington in the Nexus archive.
- Starmer braced for release of Mandelson files on Monday
Starmer is preparing for the release of Mandelson files on Monday. The documents are expected to include messages between the former UK ambassador to Washington and cabinet members.
- Mitigating Mandelson risks would have been impossible, says former MI6 chief
A former MI6 chief stated it was 'totally impossible' for the UK Foreign Office to mitigate risks posed by Peter Mandelson's associations with senior figures in China, Russia, and Israel during his tenure as UK ambassador to the US. Security concerns, revealed by the Guardian, led to Mandelson being denied developed vetting clearance in early 2025.
- Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected calls to resign over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington despite failed security checks. Mandelson's past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the Foreign Office's decision to override security recommendations intensified political pressure on Starmer, with opposition leaders demanding his resignation.