The Latest Breaking News from Karen Pierce

Detail of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein 'like knife through my soul', says PM's ex chief of staff

Morgan McSweeney took responsibility for appointing the peer US ambassador, saying Sir Keir Starmer had ‘relied on my advice and I got it wrong’

Evening Standard · Apr 28

Trump claims strict voter ID act should be ‘easy pass’ but says ‘we need Democrat votes’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Mar 20

Readers slam ‘old boys’ club’ for sidelining Dame Karen Pierce in favour of Peter Mandelson

YOUR VIEWS: Our community viewed Dame Karen Pierce’s removal as an unnecessary and gendered misjudgement, sidelining an effective diplomat in favour of ‘one of the boys’

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Ex-ambassador to US appointed special envoy to Western Balkans

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Dame Karen Pierce is the ‘ideal person’ to take on the role.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025

Mandelson seeks to distance himself from past ‘childish’ comments about Trump

The Labour grandee is poised to take over from Dame Karen Pierce as the UK’s top diplomat in Washington.

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Keir Starmer ‘not at all disappointed’ at Labour’s Trump inauguration snub

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely normal’ for Britain to be represented by outgoing ambassador Dame Karen Pierce

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

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 · Jan 20, 2025

Government ‘prepared for all scenarios’ says minister as Trump tariffs loom

The US president-elect will be sworn in to a second term in office on Monday, following his election victory last year.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2025

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 · Jan 18, 2025

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

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024