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Ambassador to the United States Appointment and Dismissal 2025-09-15
15 September 2025
Lead MP
David Davis
Debate Type
General Debate
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Employment
Other Contributors: 1
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David Davis raised concerns about ambassador to the united states appointment and dismissal 2025-09-15 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The debate seeks leave to discuss the appointment and subsequent dismissal of Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US, highlighting concerns about his past actions including resigning from Government twice for ethical reasons, connections with a Russian oligarch, and commercial links with China. Davis argues that these issues should have disqualified him from such an important position, questioning the vetting process and the Prime Minister’s judgment.
David Davis
Con
Goole and Pocklington
Davis criticises Lord Mandelson's past actions, including two resignations for ethical reasons, connections to a Russian oligarch, and commercial ties with China. He questions why these issues were overlooked during the vetting process and demands transparency from the Government on who was aware of this information before his appointment.
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