Britain’s new US Ambassador confirmed as Karen Pierce- with Nigel Farage missing out
BRITAIN’s new US Ambassador has been confirmed as Karen Pierce- with Nigel Farage missing out.
Currently the UK’s Ambassador to the United Nations, she will become the first woman to hold the job.
Her appointment comes after the shocking resignation of Sir Kim Darroch after his memo labelling Donald Trump’s White House “inept” were leaked.
Boris Johnson said: “Karen Pierce is an outstanding and accomplished diplomat and I can think of no better person to drive forward our hugely important relationship with the United States at this time.
"I’m delighted she’ll be representing us in Washington."
The move is a blow to Neil Farage, who was previously recommended for the role by the US President.
In 2016 Mr Trump tweeted: "Many people would like to see @Nigel_Farage represent Great Britain as their Ambassador to the United States. He would do a great job!"
However, the former reality star's dream ended in tears last month after it was confirmed the role would go to someone already in the civil service.
Mr Farage had previously made a pitch for the job, claiming he “could be very useful”.
The new Ambassador has served in Tokyo, Washington, Afghanistan, the Balkans and New York.
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Dame Karen said today: “I am honoured to have been asked to represent the UK in the US. I think it is the UK’s single most important relationship.
“There is a deep bond between Britain and the US, built on many pillars.
“We have a fantastic cross-Government team across the US and I look forward to working with them to strengthen and even further deepen the special relationship between our two countries and peoples.”
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