Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed he is appointing trade expert and Labour Party veteran Peter Mandelson as the UK’s next ambassador to Washington.

LONDON (AP) — Veteran U.K. Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson will be Britain’s next ambassador to Washington, people familiar with the decision said Thursday.

The veteran Labour lawmaker chosen by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has experience in trade policy and business and was once nicknamed “the Prince of Darkness” for his political tactics.

Starmer says Lord Mandelson 'will bring unrivalled experience to the role' and take partnership with US 'from strength to strength'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that veteran Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson will be the U.K.’s next ambassador to Washington, a rare appointment for someone outside the diplomatic corps.

According to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to show interest in claiming veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers after the Baltimore Ravens parted ways with the versatile pass-catcher this week.

Lord Peter Mandelson has called his appointment as the UK's next ambassador to the US, which has now been officially confirmed, "a great honour". The Labour grandee is one of the best-known figures in politics,