Nigel Farage has extended an unexpected olive branch to the Labour government, offering his assistance to help Lord Mandelson, the incoming UK ambassador to the United States, navigate relations with Donald Trump's administration.

 

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer recently appointed Lord Mandelson, a prominent figure from New Labour, to the key diplomatic role in Washington, where he is set to begin early next year. However, the appointment has not gone without controversy. Chris LaCivita, one of Trump's campaign managers, dismissed Mandelson as an "absolute moron," and past comments from Mandelson have only added to the tension. In 2019, Mandelson labeled Trump “little short of a white nationalist and racist” in an interview with an Italian newspaper.

 

Despite these challenges, Farage, the Reform UK MP and a long-time ally of Donald Trump, has voiced his willingness to step in for the national good. “I am no fan of any of the people in the Labour Party, but if it is in the national interest, I have always thought I could be a useful asset,” Farage told The Daily Telegraph. “If they want to use that—great. If they don’t, more fool them.”

 

Farage, a vocal supporter of Brexit and an influential figure in the UK’s departure from the EU, emphasized the strategic importance of the UK’s relationship with the US, particularly under a Trump administration. “I know these people, and in terms of trade, in terms of defense, and in terms of intelligence, the US is our most important relationship in the world—forget Brussels,” he stated.

 

The Clacton-on-Sea MP, who maintains close ties with several members of Trump’s inner circle, suggested he could play a pivotal role in discussions on trade, tariffs, intelligence-sharing, and counterterrorism. Farage added that his longstanding connections with Trump’s cabinet members could provide a valuable advantage for fostering US-UK relations during this critical period.

 

Farage and Trump’s relationship dates back to 2016, following the Brexit vote. Their mutual admiration has since been well-documented, with Farage attending numerous Republican campaign events, including in the lead-up to the recent US presidential election.

 

Despite his willingness to assist, Farage expressed skepticism about whether Sir Keir’s government would accept his offer. “I fear the government may be so split… they might not want to take up my offer,” he said.

 

Sir Keir Starmer defended the appointment of Lord Mandelson, highlighting the United States as a cornerstone of the UK’s global partnerships. “The United States is one of our most important allies, and as we move into a new chapter in our friendship, Peter will bring unrivaled experience to the role and take our partnership from strength to strength,” Starmer stated.

 

Whether Farage’s offer is taken seriously or not, his willingness to bridge political divides in the name of national interest adds an intriguing layer to the already complex relationship between the UK and the US as Lord Mandelson prepares to take on his challenging new role.

 

Based on a report by Sky News 2024-12-27

 

 

 

Well, he is something of a missing link between politicians with a bit of intelligence and the clown car full of Trump nominees....

A bit of self promotion by soothing the petulant child. It's unfortunate that there is a world wide absence of good, decent, pragmatic politicians, in fact it's downright dangerous.

With Trump, Musk & Nigel  , their union can Make Britain Great Again!

 

God Speed

37 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

A bit of self promotion by soothing the petulant child. It's unfortunate that there is a world wide absence of good, decent, pragmatic politicians, in fact it's downright dangerous.

 

My thoughts straight off.....self-promotion, stay in the lime light, only bad publicity is no publicity, trying to gain political credence......God I hope they tell him where to go.

Certainly would do better than Lammy and Mandelson with their divisive rhetoric.

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

My thoughts straight off.....self-promotion, stay in the lime light, only bad publicity is no publicity, trying to gain political credence......God I hope they tell him where to go.

I thought Lord Mandelson started this with asking Farage first?

 

 

Mandelson seeks Farage 'help' with Trump and 'not over' for Fury

The Daily Telegraph highlights an unexpected collaboration. It says that Lord Mandelson - the UK's new ambassador to the US - is set to work with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to help him win over the incoming Trump administration. The paper says it will be part of efforts to persuade Trump not to "go to war with Britain on tariffs". The article also says that the move is opposed by some senior Labour figures, who think it might "elevate" the right wing cause.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre735grx8lo

36 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

I thought Lord Mandelson started this with asking Farage first?

 

 

Mandelson seeks Farage 'help' with Trump and 'not over' for Fury

The Daily Telegraph highlights an unexpected collaboration. It says that Lord Mandelson - the UK's new ambassador to the US - is set to work with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to help him win over the incoming Trump administration. The paper says it will be part of efforts to persuade Trump not to "go to war with Britain on tariffs". The article also says that the move is opposed by some senior Labour figures, who think it might "elevate" the right wing cause.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre735grx8lo

 

You can't trust the msm headlines..........

 

the UK's new ambassador to the US - is set to work with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

 

 

Sources say new ambassador ready to engage with Reform UK leader

 

Lord Mandelson is set to call on

 

told The Telegraph that he would be “happy” to act as a link to Mr Trump and Mr Musk for Lord Mandelson if it helped the UK’s national interest.

3 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

You can't trust the msm headlines..........

 

the UK's new ambassador to the US - is set to work with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

 

 

Sources say new ambassador ready to engage with Reform UK leader

 

Lord Mandelson is set to call on

 

told The Telegraph that he would be “happy” to act as a link to Mr Trump and Mr Musk for Lord Mandelson if it helped the UK’s national interest.

So another one to add to the list for you, don't trust the BBC. Noted

1 minute ago, Bkk Brian said:

So another one to add to the list for you, don't trust the BBC. Noted

 

Absolutely.....BBC    ❌

Can I just point out that Mandelson is not the new US Embassador, until the thumbs up is given by the Trump administration.

 

Normal protocol is to have this cleared prior to making the announcement. Whether, in this case,  this has been done or not, I have no idea.

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

Absolutely.....BBC    ❌

Hamas apologists, I have no time for them usually

3 minutes ago, The Cyclist said:

Can I just point out that Mandelson is not the new US Embassador, until the thumbs up is given by the Trump administration.

 

Normal protocol is to have this cleared prior to making the announcement. Whether, in this case,  this has been done or not, I have no idea.

 

The UK is entitled to announce he has been appointed by the UK government.

 

Acceptance by the US is a separate procedure. 

5 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Hamas apologists, I have no time for them usually

?.....The BBC?

2 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

The UK is entitled to announce he has been appointed by the UK government.

 

Acceptance by the US is a separate procedure. 

 

As I said, the normal protocol is to....

6 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

?.....The BBC?

Yep, plenty of topics on it already why don't you go to one of them.

1 minute ago, The Cyclist said:

 

As I said, the normal protocol is to....

 

No.

 

The UK government makes its appointments and announces it.

 

The country to which an ambassador is hoping to be appointed, then goes through its own acceptance procedures.

 

Two separate and distinct steps.

 

The UK gov doesn't secretly tell the US who it is going to appoint (although they could if they wished to do so) and then waits to see what the US says......I guess this way it puts subtle 'pressure' on the US administration to accept and not be seen to be mealy mouthed about it.

1 minute ago, Bkk Brian said:

Yep, plenty of topics on it already why don't you go to one of them.

 

No I just wasn't 100% sure you meant the BBC and not me.

Just now, Will B Good said:

 

No I just wasn't 100% sure you meant the BBC and not me.

Well now you are 100% sure

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

No.

 

The UK government makes its appointments and announces it.

 

 

This is not normally announced until the appointment has been cleared by the US side.

 

A protocol that goes back decades.

1 minute ago, Bkk Brian said:

Well now you are 100% sure

 

I am indeed, and thank for making the effort to clarify.

Just now, Will B Good said:

 

I am indeed, and thank for making the effort to clarify.

My pleasure, 100% is good clarification

2 minutes ago, The Cyclist said:

 

This is not normally announced until the appointment has been cleared by the US side.

 

A protocol that goes back decades.

Agreement (Exequatur): After the UK announces the appointment, the receiving country (in this case, the U.S.) must formally accept the individual. This is called the exequatur process, which involves the host country granting the ambassador official approval to serve.

 

Apparently....through quiet diplomatic channels.......the US should have already been given the nod as to who it is going to be......and maybe accepts unofficially.

 

Maybe the US said no.....and the UK is playing political games announcing it this way.

2 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Apparently....through quiet diplomatic channels.......the US should have already been given the nod as to who it is going to be......and maybe accepts unofficially.

 

Which is what I said right at the start.

 

In this case, with the change in administration in the US, I don't knowif this has happened, especially with some some of Trumps team openly calling Mandelson a moron.

 

 

3 minutes ago, The Cyclist said:

 

Which is what I said right at the start.

 

In this case, with the change in administration in the US, I don't knowif this has happened, especially with some some of Trumps team openly calling Mandelson a moron.

 

 

 

Yes...Will Biden quickly accept to annoy Trump?.....which would seem rather childish.

 

Will Biden delay, leaving Trump with an awkward decision to make? Rather childish

 

Or maybe Trump will push Biden to make a decision now ....yes or no..... 

 

Or will Trump persuade Biden to say what Trump would like to say .....yes or no....leaving him clear to do whatever??

Good grief, Farage really is desperate to be relevant.  I pity his poor constituents in Clacton, although maybe they're grateful that he's not spending time there!

57 minutes ago, The Cyclist said:

 

Which is what I said right at the start.

 

In this case, with the change in administration in the US, I don't knowif this has happened, especially with some some of Trumps team openly calling Mandelson a moron.

 

 

 

That is just the usual projection by an administration teeming with utter morons - beginning with exhibit A at the top.

3 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Good grief, Farage really is desperate to be relevant.  I pity his poor constituents in Clacton, although maybe they're grateful that he's not spending time there!

 

I don't pity the dopes - they elected him.

Like Nigel Farage or not, he is still the only British politician that is respected by the majority of the population. 

14 minutes ago, Tiger1980 said:

Like Nigel Farage or not, he is still the only British politician that is respected by the majority of the population. 

The population of where????

Most people I know think he is a loud mouthed, self serving, grifting buffoon who is only out for himself.