US ambassador

Keir Starmer is to step down as prime minister after two years in office. His time in office saw political challenges, including controversy over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador due to Mandelson's connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

Keir Starmer was elected as a stable leader following years of Conservative-led chaos but faced a short tenure ending in corruption allegations, policy reversals, and controversy over his US ambassador selection linked to Jeffrey Epstein, a person he has never met.

The US ambassador cautioned the EU against a technology split while promoting sovereignty. Puzder suggested the US could have used Anthropic's Mythos for coercive purposes.

Darren Jones, the prime minister’s chief secretary, sent undisclosed texts to Peter Mandelson after his dismissal as US ambassador. The messages included requests for advice on a government reshuffle and critical remarks about Jonathan Reynolds and trade unions.

Newly released documents show Keir Starmer was warned of a reputational risk before appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador due to their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The documents indicate Mandelson's relationship with Epstein was particularly close and continued after Epstein's 2008 conviction.

Mexico rebuked the US ambassador over tensions involving US indictments of politicians. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated Washington must 'respect' Mexico's internal issues.

Wes Streeting described feeling obstructed when raising concerns about Gaza in government, following private messages from Peter Mandelson where he was labeled 'hysterical' about the issue. The messages were disclosed alongside documents related to Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.

The article details a £1million cover-up involving 1,500 pages altered with Tipp-Ex, revealing claims that Starmer sabotaged a peer's career by appointing them as US ambassador.

Mandelson received sensitive Foreign Office briefings and engaged in discussions with MI6's head before completing his vetting process, as revealed by declassified emails from early January 2025. The documents indicate these actions occurred prior to his appointment as US ambassador.

The 'Mandelson Files' messages expose internal chaos within the Labour Party over a dispute involving the US ambassador. Keir Starmer is reported to be avoiding public appearances amid the controversy.

The UK government released over 1,500 pages of documents related to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, including communications between government officials and Mandelson. The release is described as potentially damaging to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.

More than 1,000 pages of documents related to Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador will be released, with sources predicting 'toe-curling' revelations. The documents show no mitigation of security concerns.

The parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has heard evidence from senior officials, but key questions remain unanswered due to a lack of documentary evidence. The foreign affairs select committee is meeting to discuss next steps. Concerns have been raised that conclusions may be premature.

A parliamentary committee criticized the government for withholding Peter Mandelson's vetting file, accusing them of failing to comply with parliament's will. The Intelligence and Security Committee has the authority to review files related to Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The government is allegedly withholding the file without proper authority.

Starmer's new US ambassador claims the UK Prime Minister is 'on the ropes' and asserts that America's only 'special relationship' is with Israel, highlighting tensions in UK-US diplomatic ties.

King and Queen attended a lavish garden party hosted by the US Ambassador in Washington, meeting DC society and UK stars as part of the first day of their state visit. The event celebrated their honor and marked the beginning of their official visit to the United States.

The King and Queen attended a lavish garden party at the US Ambassador's Washington residence, meeting DC society and UK stars as part of their state visit's first day.

An Israeli soldier was involved in the vandalism of a Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking public outrage. The Israeli military condemned the act as 'great severity,' while the US ambassador called for 'swift' consequences.

An Israeli soldier vandalized a Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking outrage. The Israeli military condemned the act as 'great severity,' while the US ambassador called for 'swift' consequences.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure over the failed security vetting of Peter Mandelson before his appointment as US ambassador, despite the ousting of a Foreign Office official. Starmer expressed surprise at not being informed of the vetting failure, which has intensified scrutiny of his leadership.

Peter Mandelson, the UK's chosen US ambassador, failed security vetting but was still approved, raising questions about his knowledge and the PM's involvement. Downing Street and Keir Starmer have provided explanations, but key details remain unclear.

Sir Olly Robbins, the UK Foreign Office’s top civil servant, was forced out after the department overruled a security vetting failure for Peter Mandelson. Keir Starmer is said to have lost confidence in Robbins over the decision, which allowed Mandelson to become the US ambassador.

Senior UK government officials debate withholding sensitive documents from parliament that reveal Peter Mandelson failed security vetting before his US ambassador appointment, despite a parliamentary vote demanding the release of all related papers. The Foreign Office overruled the initial decision to deny Mandelson security clearance, raising concerns about transparency.

Peter Mandelson failed his security vetting clearance for the role of US ambassador, but the UK Foreign Office overruled the decision. The Guardian's investigation revealed that security officials initially denied clearance in January 2025, raising questions about the process.