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Mandelson Confirmed as UK Ambassador to US Amid Chagos Islands Dispute

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Lord Mandelson Appointed as UK Ambassador to the US

After weeks of uncertainty, Donald Trump has finally agreed to accept Lord Peter Mandelson's credentials as the next British ambassador to the United States. This decision ends a standoff between the new US administration and the UK government over Mandelson's appointment.

Mandelson will replace Dame Karen Pierce as the UK's top diplomat in Washington. His appointment comes amid reports that US senators had handed a file to the FBI to investigate his links to China. This was reportedly the primary reason why Trump was considering rejecting his nomination.

Despite these concerns, Mandelson will be allowed to take up his post. However, it is understood that his appointment comes with conditions and he will be closely monitored due to his past links with China.

The decision to accept Mandelson's credentials also comes amid tensions between the UK and US governments over the Chagos Islands. The new US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has issued a veiled warning to Foreign Secretary David Lammy over the UK's attempts to hand the islands to Mauritius.

Rubio, who has previously criticized the proposed deal, stressed the need for a "free and open Indo-Pacific that is secure and stable." This statement was seen as a clear sign of the US administration's opposition to the deal with Mauritius.

Mandelson's appointment and the ongoing dispute over the Chagos Islands highlight the complex relationship between the UK and the US under the new Biden administration.

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May 21, 2023 | 05:09