It’s not the best start for the UK’s new Ambassador to the US, Lord Mandelson, who has been NFI’d to Trump’s inauguration next week, according to top scoop hunter Andrew Pierce. The UK will instead be represented by outgoing Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce…
Government sources are citing protocol over the decision on who represents the UK – but the incoming Ambassador would usually be given a seat. It’s going to be a tough round of parties and receptions for Mandelson too, if he manages to get to DC, as they are populated by big beasts like Farage, and Trump allies such as Chris LaCivita, who called Mandelson a “moron” who should “stay home”. Wait until you hear what Trump’s team call him in private…
Sarah Pochin at Reform Scotland’s manifesto launch event: “I really wanted to come on in a Reform tartan burka, but apparently I wasn’t allowed… One day let’s do one of these events not live-streamed. We’ll do all the naughty stuff…”