The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson ‘s appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to rush through the appointment despite security concerns. LONDON — The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson ‘s appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office to rush through the appointment despite security... [4084 chars]