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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Angus Thompson

New blow for Mandelson as spy chief tipped for plum US ambassador role

Peter Mandelson is in the running to be Keir Starmer’s man in Washington - (Getty Images)

MI6 chief Richard Moore is reportedly under consideration to be the UK’s next ambassador in Washington, in a fresh upset for former Labour spinner Peter Mandelson, who has been widely rumoured to be tapped for the key diplomatic role.

According to The Sun, Downing Street insiders say the spy chief is now in the running to be Keir Starmer’s representative to the US as Labour prepares for the incoming presidency of Donald Trump in January.

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