UK's Lammy backs Starmer in Mandelson row

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy publicly signaled his support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, April 18, 2026, amid an ongoing political row. The controversy centers on Starmer's decision to appoint veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson as the United Kingdom's ambassador to the United States. Lammy's backing comes as the appointment faces criticism from within political circles. The development highlights internal tensions within the UK government over a key diplomatic posting to Washington during the Trump administration.