#ambassador-appointment tag

UK politics

What happens during security vetting and why did Peter Mandelson fail his?

UK politics

Revealed: Mandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decision

Mandelson due diligence report raised serious questions', minister admits UK politics live

A minister confirmed that Keir Starmer received a due diligence report raising serious concerns about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him US ambassador, and Starmer claims he was misled by Mandelson's reassurances.

Mandelson papers reveal Keir Starmer ignored warnings over peer's links to Epstein

Sir Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite warnings about Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and reputational risks to the government.

Mandelson documents raise questions about Starmer's decision-making

Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to Washington and subsequent dismissal over Epstein links continues creating political problems for Prime Minister Keir Starmer despite Mandelson maintaining a public profile.

1 week ago

Ed Miliband says he and Lammy feared Mandelson appointment could blow up'

Concerns were raised about Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to Washington due to his controversial past and security vetting issues.

What happens during security vetting and why did Peter Mandelson fail his?

Peter Mandelson was appointed as ambassador to the US despite failing the UK Security Vetting process.

Revealed: Mandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decision

Peter Mandelson's security vetting failure was overridden by the Foreign Office to allow his appointment as ambassador to the US.

Mandelson due diligence report raised serious questions', minister admits UK politics live

Mandelson papers reveal Keir Starmer ignored warnings over peer's links to Epstein

Sir Keir Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite warnings about Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and reputational risks to the government.

Mandelson documents raise questions about Starmer's decision-making

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Canada news

Former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman named as Canada's next ambassador to US

Mark Wiseman will become Canada's ambassador to the US on 15 February to lead free-trade negotiations and strengthen bilateral economic ties.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

'I really do believe I could help,' says Conservative MP Jivani on restarting U.S. trade talks | CBC News

Jamil Jivani is willing to assist in restarting Canada–U.S. trade negotiations if Prime Minister Mark Carney requests his help, leveraging his friendship with JD Vance.

#uk-us-relations

UK politics

Starmer to pick new US ambassador as relations with Trump tested

UK politics

Who could replace Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US?

UK politics

Starmer to pick new US ambassador as relations with Trump tested

UK politics

Who could replace Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US?

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US politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 months ago

Kimberly Guilfoyle praises Gavin Newsom on Greek TV, silent on Trump Jr

Kimberly Guilfoyle praised two ex-husbands but omitted mention of ex-fiancé Donald Trump Jr. after being appointed U.S. Ambassador to Greece.

6 months ago

Mark Sedwill is frontrunner to become new UK ambassador to US, sources say

Mark Sedwill is the frontrunner to become the UK's ambassador to the US.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Senior Cabinet member breaks ranks accusing No.10 'f*** up' over Mandelson - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The FCDO states it was not involved in pre-appointment due diligence for Lord Mandelson; No10's PET conducted the initial checks before the announcement.

fromwww.bbc.com