UK PM Appoints Peter Mandelson Ambassador, Claims National Security Excuse Works Like Magic
KEY POINTS
- •Stephen Flynn criticized Keir Starmer in early February 2026 for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador amid secrecy concerns.
- •The Labour party proposed amendments allowing document withholding citing national security, despite opposition arguing this is circular logic.
- •Flynn contrasted political opacity with a personal story of loss, highlighting NHS care while condemning the prime minister's judgment.
On February 4, 2026, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn delivered a well-scripted roast aimed at Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, blasting it as an 'unforgivable' move despite known national security flagpoles. Mandelson, the bloke whose name alone summons Cold War paranoia, apparently can't have his vetting files fully seen because 'national security' means 'our secret recipe for diplomatic incompetence.' Flynn reminded us that ambassadors are 'linked to international relations'—like saying water is wet—while lamenting the PM’s judgment day. Oh, and a heartfelt side note: Flynn lost his brother to cancer with NHS care shining through, contrasting political murkiness with personal tragedy.
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Starmer’s cover-up playbook: appoint a political relic as US ambassador then slap a 'national security' sticker on it like it’s Fort Knox vodka.
Peter Mandelson as ambassador? That’s like casting Voldemort to teach preschool and then insisting the syllabus is classified.
Apparently the UK government thinks 'national security' means 'how badly can we fudge this ambassador vetting until no one notices?'
Source: Theguardian | Published: 2/4/2026 | Author: Andrew Sparrow
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