Mandelson: Lib Dems call for Parliament to vet next US Ambassador

EMBARGO: Immediate Release 

The Liberal Democrats have called for Parliament to be given a role in vetting the next US Ambassador, following the sacking of Peter Mandelson over his links with Epstein.

The party has said this should include a hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee, to properly scrutinise the next proposed Ambassador and avoid a repeat of the botched appointment of a compromised public figure. 

Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Calum Miller said:

“The Prime Minister's appointment of Mandelson was a clear error of judgment, a mistake that we cannot afford to let him repeat.

"With Trump in the White House, we need an ambassador who will stand up to the President, and represent British values.

“To avoid further national embarrassment for our country on the international stage, the Foreign Affairs Committee must now have a role in scrutinising Mandelson’s successor before they are appointed."

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