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Lord Mandelson to be chosen as UK ambassador to US

19 December

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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK's new ambassador to the United States, Sky News reported on Thursday.

This appointment marks the first time in nearly fifty years that the role will be filled by a political figure. The move is believed to be in anticipation of Donald Trump taking office for a second term as President of the United States.

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