The Latest Breaking News from Peter Mandelson

Peter Mandelson confirmed as new ambassador to US – as it happened

Downing Street confirms appointment, with Keir Starmer praising his ‘unrivalled experience’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024

Why was Peter Mandelson arrested and what is his history with Labour and Starmer?

The Labour grandee has held some of the most senior roles in British politics

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

Lord Mandelson ‘good fit’ for ambassador to US, Cabinet minister says

Lord Mandelson is expected to be made the UK’s top diplomat in Washington in a political appointment as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024

Peter Mandelson set to be appointed as UK ambassador to the US

Peter Mandelson last served in government 14 years ago when Gordon Brown was prime minister

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Voices: Keir Starmer proved the crystal ball wrong this year – what has 2025 in store?

COMMENT: The prime minister defied predictions of a hung parliament in this year’s election – and took pleasure in reminding me of that fact. But what can he – and his political rivals – expect to encounter in the coming 12 months?

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024

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

MI6 chief Richard Moore is in the running to become the UK envoy In Washington

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

William Hague elected chancellor of Oxford University

Former foreign secretary and Oxford graduate wins online vote, ending hopes a woman would fill role for first time

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

William Hague beats Peter Mandelson to become Oxford University chancellor

Appointment comes after the former Tory leader told The Independent his chief rival’s claim – that the role is merely a ‘ceremonial figurehead’ – was wrong

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Peter Mandelson: I mended fences with John Prescott in final conversation

The pair did not always see eye-to-eye while serving in Tony Blair’s government.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

UK tech secretary escalates feud with Elon Musk saying X is not fun anymore

Peter Kyle said he no longer uses X after Elon Musk’s takeover and could even see himself leaving the site

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024