• Is Mandelson the right pick for US Ambassador?

  • Dec 20 2024
  • Length: 14 mins
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Is Mandelson the right pick for US Ambassador?

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  • Last night we got the news that Peter Mandelson is expected to be named the next UK ambassador to Washington. Despite months of speculation, Labour held firm on making a decision until the results of the US election, and with Trump entering the White House in the new year they have gone with an experienced diplomat and a political appointment.

    A government source is quoted as telling the BBC: ‘The fact the Prime Minister has chosen to make a political appointment and sent Lord Mandelson to Washington shows just how importantly we see our relationship with the Trump administration.’ They cited the former Business Secretary’s ‘unrivalled political and policy experience’ and claimed he was ‘the ideal candidate to represent the UK’s economic and security interests.’

    Were they right to go for an overtly political appointment? And, as a committed Sinophile, should we expect a backlash from Labour’s China hawks?

    James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Michael Gove.

    Produced by Megan McElroy and Oscar Edmondson.
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