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Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson and Tory right fly in for Trump inauguration – but no place for would-be envoy Mandelson

Despite Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson, Priti Patel and Suella Braverman being among the Trump enthusiasts in the US for his inauguration, neither Lord Mandelson nor Sir Keir Starmer will be attending the ceremony

The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson, our man in Washington: an 'absolute moron' or ruthlessly effective 'prince of darkness'?

“Absolute moron” or ruthlessly effective “prince of darkness”? It’s safe to say that our new man in Washington divides opinion — almost as much as the president to whom he’ll be paying court.

Evening Standard

Voices: Reeves is wrecking UK growth by alienating wealthy entrepreneurs who bring investment and jobs

COMMENT: Reeves and her boss Keir Starmer do not appear to understand the competition to attract the international rich – and the benefits they bring

The Independent UK

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Trump ally says Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador job will not be blocked

Newspapers had reported that new president might veto UK pick, as ministers brace for a turbulent four years

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer embroiled in row over Sadiq Khan’s ‘fascism’ jibe at Donald Trump on eve of inauguration

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accused the Labour prime minister of ‘getting off to the worst possible start’ with the incoming Trump administration

The Independent UK

Cabinet minister signals confidence in Lord Mandelson US ambassador approval

There were reports in a number of newspapers on Sunday that the Trump administration could be considering not granting approval to Lord Mandelson.

Evening Standard

Tariffs and relations with China could be first questions to arise over Trump

Earlier this week, Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to the support the US has given to Ukraine.

Evening Standard

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Global politics will become noisier on Monday when Donald Trump takes office

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: But the great disruptor was not the end of the world last time, so Keir Starmer should hold his nerve

The Independent UK

Trump considering rejecting Lord Mandelson as Starmer’s nominee for ambassador to the US

Exclusive: With Donald Trump set to be sworn in as the 47th US president on Monday, the nomination of Lord Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US is still causing problems

The Independent UK

‘A watershed moment’: how will Labour play Trump 2.0?

Starmer open to second state visit for Donald Trump, amid worries about tariffs and recent setbacks to political relationship

The Guardian - UK

The UK does have a ‘special relationship’ – but it’s with Europe

The government is only deceiving itself by trying to ‘make Brexit work’ and forlornly pursuing a trade deal with Trump

The Guardian - UK

How many members does Reform UK have? Nigel Farage party passes number of Conservative members

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK chief Nigel Farage have clashed over the figures

Evening Standard

Reform UK claims to be ‘real opposition’ with more members than Tories

Nigel Farage heralds ‘historic moment’ as figure surpasses that of Conservatives when Kemi Badenoch took over

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP promises 'warm welcome' as he invites Donald Trump to Scotland

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has invited Donald Trump to visit Scotland – saying he would receive a “warm welcome” ...

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The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson ‘open to working with Farage to win over Trump’

Nigel Farage, who has been a close ally of Donald Trump since his 2016 presidential election campaign, has offered his services to Lord Mandelson to act as a link to the president-elect

The Independent UK

Peter Mandelson denies interest in US ambassador role in resurfaced interview

Lord Peter Mandelson denied any interest in becoming the UK’s ambassador to the US in a Newsnight interview in July - just four months before he was appointed to the role.

Evening Standard

Mandelson must make his voice ‘the most important’ as ambassador to US – Darroch

The former British ambassador in Washington also said life under a Donald Trump presidency will be ‘like a 24/7 bar-room brawl’.

The Guardian - UK

Peter Mandelson is being sent to Washington to join the battle for Donald Trump’s ear

In choosing the UK’s new ambassador, Keir Starmer is gambling that the rewards will justify the risks

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Evening Standard

Trump picks Apprentice producer to be special envoy to UK

US President-elect Donald Trump said Mark Burnett ‘will work to enhance diplomatic relations’.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump picks Apprentice producer to be special envoy to UK

US president-elect Donald Trump said Mark Burnett ‘will work to enhance diplomatic relations’

The Guardian - UK

Diplomats defend Mandelson after US aide’s ‘absolute moron’ jibe

Confirmation of role as ambassador drew attack by Trump campaign adviser on X

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer’s royal plan to charm Donald Trump

Exclusive: As the furore erupts over Peter Mandelson heading to Washington DC as UK ambassador, a plan is believed to be in place for senior royals to be ‘front and centre’ in a charm offensive with the president-elect – and bypass his friendship with Nigel Farage

The Independent UK

Trump ‘gave permission’ for aide to call Mandelson an ‘absolute moron’

President-elect’s former campaign chief hit out at Keir Starmer’s choice for UK ambassador to the US

Latin Times

Trump Team Furious at UK Ambassador Pick: 'An Absolute Moron'

Donald Trump's presidential campaign co-manager, Chris LaCivita, announced his condemnation of the UK government's pick for ambassador to the United States, Lord Peter Mandelson.

Evening Standard

Trump campaign co-manager calls incoming US ambassador Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron'

Labour grandee will become UK’s top diplomat in Washington DC

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