Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

Yvette Cooper expresses anger at Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has expressed her "anger" regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to Washington DC, stating he "should never have been appointed".

Her comments come amid a period of significant internal scrutiny for the Labour government, with senior figures questioning a perceived "boys' club" culture within No 10.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.