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Foreign Office Sidelined in Mandelson Appointment, Official Says
Former senior official Sir Philip Barton stated that he was not consulted regarding the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US, highlighting a lack of involvement from the Foreign Office in the decision-making process. Barton expressed concerns about Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, which he felt were not adequately addressed. This appointment, made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has drawn criticism for its hurried nature, as noted by multiple sources including BBC News and Bloomberg.
The controversy surrounding Mandelson's appointment raises questions about the integrity of the UK's diplomatic appointments and the potential impact on international relations, particularly given his controversial past.
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Foreign Office Sidelined in Mandelson Appointment, Official Says
The former head of the UK’s Foreign Office said he hadn’t been involved in the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, in testimony that will underscore a damaging sense of Prime Minister Keir Starmer hurry over the appointment.
No way to raise Mandelson concerns, former senior official says
Former senior official Sir Philip Barton has told MPs there was no way for him to raise his concerns about Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US. Sir Philip said no-one in Downing Street consulted him before making the decision to appoint Lord Mandelson when he was the top civil servant in the.
U.K. leader Starmer faces more pressure over Mandelson ambassador appointment
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff said Tuesday that he made a “serious mistake” by recommending Peter Mandelson be made U.K. ambassador to the United States, but denied interfering with the appointment process. Morgan McSweeney told lawmakers on the House of Commons Foreign Affairs.