Starmer’s future is ‘touch and go’, says new ambassador to US in leaked audio
The UK's ambassador to the US, Sir Christian Turner, made comments about the Epstein scandal and the potential impact on UK politicians, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, in a leaked audio recording. The leak has raised concerns about the culture of leaking private remarks and the ability of diplomats to do their job.
The UK's ambassador to the US, Sir Christian Turner, has been embroiled in a controversy after a leaked audio recording revealed his comments on the Epstein scandal. He stated that the scandal had a greater impact in the UK than in the US, bringing down Lord Mandelson and potentially Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Sir Christian's comments were made to a group of UK sixth-form students visiting the US in early February. The leak has sparked concerns about the culture of leaking private remarks, with Lord Darroch, a former ambassador to the US, describing it as "an appalling breach of confidence". The Foreign Office has downplayed the incident, stating that Sir Christian's comments were private and not reflective of the UK Government's position. The leak comes ahead of a state visit and has raised questions about the motives behind it.
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