Peter Mandelson

British politician and life peer (born 1953)

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Peter Benjamin Mandelson, Baron Mandelson, is a British Labour Party politician who served as First Secretary of State from 2009 to 2010. He was President of the Board of Trade in 1998 and from 2008 to 2010, and the European Commissioner for Trade between 2004 and 2008. He is the president of international think tank Policy Network, honorary president of the Great Britain–China Centre, and chairman of strategic advisory firm Global Counsel. Mandelson became a member of the House of Lords in 2008. In December 2024, he was named as ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United States by prime minister Keir Starmer; Mandelson is set to assume the role in 2025.

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Lord Darroch on Mandelson appointment Former UK Ambassador to the US Lord Darroch suggests Lord Mandelson is "well placed" to represent the UK in the United States, particularly with his trade background. Report by Etemadil. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published 3 days ago

Lord Mandelson appointed as ambassador to US Lord Mandelson has been appointed as the UK's ambassador to the United States. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexender said the former trade commissioner was 'perfectly placed' for the role. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:30Published 3 days ago

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