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We Speak to Lord Mandelson (New UK Ambassador to US)

A conversation on day one of the job

On his first day in the role, Lord Mandelson talks to Americast about how the UK will handle Donald Trump.

In his conversation with Sarah, Britain鈥檚 new U.S. Ambassador explains why the UK needs to respect Trump鈥檚 鈥渟trong and clear mandate for change鈥.

Given President Trump鈥檚 fast moving and radical agenda, what kind of approach should the UK be taking, and will the 鈥榮pecial relationship鈥 continue?

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GUEST:
Lord Peter Mandelson, British Ambassador to the United States
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