US EditionStarmer appoints career diplomat Christian Turner as US ambassador
Turner replaces Lord Mandelson amid Epstein scandal, chosen over political candidates to ensure experienced diplomatic leadership in Washington, UK officials said.
- Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, appointed Christian Turner, career diplomat, as Britain’s ambassador to the United States, replacing Lord Mandelson, outgoing ambassador.
- Internal FCDO pressure emerged as Lord Mandelson was forced out amid scrutiny over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, with Sir Olly Robbins lobbying against a political appointment.
- Turner brings long diplomatic service including a United Nations appointment in May and was selected over Nigel Casey and Varun Chandra, also pictured dancing with Ezekiel Kemboi.
- The move changes Britain’s diplomatic representation in Washington and places Christian Turner, career diplomat, in a critical post to steady UK–US relations amid sensitive times.
- Internal FCDO pressure may shape future choices by promoting career diplomats, as lobbying against political appointees and Lord Mandelson’s removal scrutiny influence Sir Keir Starmer’s envoy selections.
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Choosing a mandarin's mandarin to be UK ambassador to US is victory for Sir Humphreys over politicians
After the disaster and humiliation of Peter Mandelson's demise over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, it always made sense to appoint a scandal-free career diplomat as his successor.
UK names new US envoy after Mandelson’s sacking over Epstein link
The UK government on Thursday named career diplomat Christian Turner as the new British ambassador to the United States, replacing Peter Mandelson who was sacked for his links to Jeffrey Epstein.The foreign ministry said in a statement that Turner was "one of the UK's most experienced senior diplomats" and called on Washington to agree to...
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The Star Kuala LumpurUK appoints Christian Turner as ambassador to the US
LONDON, Dec 18 - Britain on Thursday appointed Christian Turner as the UK ambassador to the United States, handing him a pivotal role in navigating ties with President Donald Trump's administration at a sensitive moment for the transatlantic relationship. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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