UK appoints Christian Turner as ambassador to the US


British Political Director at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Christian Turner looks on as he leaves on the second day of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Britain on Thursday appointed Christian Turner as the UK ambassador to the United States, handing him a pivotal role in navigating ties with President Donald Trump's administration at a sensitive moment for the transatlantic relationship.

The appointment of a career diplomat to the high-profile post represents a shift in strategy from Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his decision to send in political appointee Peter Mandelson to build relations with the Trump administration backfired earlier this year.

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