Lord Peter Mandelson, the prospective British ambassador to Washington, recently withdrew his earlier criticisms of U.S. President Donald Trump, acknowledging they were ill-judged and wrong. Mandelson now speaks of a newfound respect for Trump, describing him as a "nice" and "fair-minded individual" with the potential to become one of the most influential American presidents.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has initiated constructive engagement with Trump, expressing eagerness to enhance the UK-US relationship.
There are emerging concerns regarding Mandelson's connections to China, which could impact his approval by Trump.