Archive · 19 Dec 2025
UK appoints Christian Turner as US ambassador
The UK has chosen Christian Turner to be its new ambassador to the United States.
This is an important job because the UK and the US are working together on some things, like AI and ending the war in Ukraine, but they disagree on other things, like free speech and energy policy.
Christian Turner is 53 years old and was supposed to become the UK's ambassador to the United Nations in New York at the end of 2025.
The UK's prime minister, Keir Starmer, is happy with this choice.
The previous ambassador, Peter Mandelson, was fired because he sent supportive emails to a man named Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of serious crimes.
Christian Turner, 53, appointed as the UK ambassador to the United States.
Turner was previously set to become the UK's ambassador to the United Nations in New York at the end of 2025.
The appointment comes after Peter Mandelson, a political appointee, was fired for sending supportive emails to Jeffrey Epstein.
Turner will manage the UK's relationship with the Trump administration, addressing disagreements on free speech and energy policy, and collaborations on AI technology and ending the war in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed delight in Turner's appointment, marking a shift in strategy after Mandelson's appointment backfired.
- Who
- Christian Turner, a 53-year-old career diplomat
- What
- Appointment as the UK ambassador to the United States
- When
- December 18, 2024
- Where
- United Kingdom and United States
- Why
- To manage the UK's relationship with the Trump administration and address key issues
- Appointee
- Christian Turner
- Age
- 53
- Previous Role
- Next ambassador to the United Nations in New York
- Previous Appointment Date
- End of 2025
- Key Issues
- Free speech, energy policy, AI technology, ending the war in Ukraine
- Prime Minister
- Keir Starmer
- Predecessor
- Peter Mandelson
- Predecessor's Removal Reason
- Supportive emails to Jeffrey Epstein