'Sharp and agile': Mandelson's trade background key to pivotal Washington role

Minister has ‘every confidence’ US will approve Mandelson

Cabinet minister Darren Jones says he has “every confidence” that Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US will be approved by Donald Trump's team. There were reports in a number of newspapers on Sunday that the Trump administration could be considering not granting approval to Lord Mandelson's new position. The chief secretary to the Treasury also distances the government from comments made by Sir Sadiq Khan where the Mayor of London warned over 'resurgent fascism' ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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 Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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 Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn