Gay politician Lord Peter Mandelson – a trans rights advocate – set to be named UK ambassador to US

Gay politician Lord Peter Mandelson is expected to be named by prime minister Keir Starmer as the UK’s next ambassador to the US. 

The 71-year-old, who was dubbed the ‘Prince of Darkness’ during his years as New Labour’s spin doctor, has served many ministerial roles under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown prior to taking up a life peerage in the Lords. 

Mandelson, who supports trans rights, has been seen as one of the leading candidates for the job. He would replace Dame Karen Pierce, whose service in Washington DC is expected to end in early 2025. 

Downing Street said choosing a leading Labour politician for the appointment “shows just how importantly we see our relationship with the Trump administration”.

‘The ideal candidate’

“We’re sending someone close to the prime

READ MORE OF THIS POST AT Pink News