LONDON (AP) 鈥� British Prime Minister appointed a new U.K. ambassador to the United States on Thursday, replacing a diplomat who was fired over his over his links to the convicted sex offender .
Christian Turner, currently the U.K.鈥檚 permanent representative to the United Nations, will replace , who was sacked in September because of his friendship with Epstein.
The appointment comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has been critical of Europe and at a time when Starmer and his European peers are pushing to make sure that a U.S. brokered peace plan between Russia and Ukraine does not leave Kyiv vulnerable.
鈥淭he United Kingdom and United States have a very special relationship, and Christian鈥檚 extensive experience as an outstanding diplomat will support this uniquely close bond and ensure it continues to flourish,” Starmer said.
Turner, a veteran diplomat, will take on the role after U.S. agreement. He was previously political director of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and high commissioner to Pakistan.
Mandelson, a veteran politician, had played a key role persuading the Trump administration not to slap heavy tariffs on British goods when the two countries announced a trade deal in May.
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