UK’s new ambassador to US said Starmer had been ‘on the ropes’ over Mandelson scandal
Mandelson’s replacement made comments in February, with diplomat also saying Israel has special relationship with US The UK’s new ambassador to the US has described Keir Starmer as having been “on the ropes” over the Peter Mandelson scandal and said it is Israel rather than Britain that has a “special relationship” with the White House. Christian Turner, who took office in February to replace Mandelson as the UK’s most senior diplomat in Washington, made the remarks privately to a group of stude
Diplomat described Keir Starmer as being ‘on the ropes’ over Peter Mandelson scandal in private meeting with students
The UK’s new ambassador to the US has described Keir Starmer as having been “on the ropes” over the Peter Mandelson scandal and said it is Israel rather than Britain that has a “special relationship” with the White House.
Christian Turner, who took office in February to replace Mandelson as the UK’s most senior diplomat in Washington, made the remarks privately to a group of students visiting the US in the same month he was appointed.
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- UK’s new ambassador to US said Starmer had been ‘on the ropes’ over Mandelson scandalGuardian - World · Rowena Mason Whitehall editor · Apr 28, 2026, 3:38 PM
- America has special relationship with Israel now, UK’s new US ambassador saysGuardian - World · Rowena Mason Whitehall editor · Apr 28, 2026, 3:38 PM
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