Mandelson Urges Starmer to Use Farage

Lord Peter Mandelson has advised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to leverage Nigel Farage as a connector to build relationships with Donald Trump and Elon Musk following Trump's election victory. Mandelson, a prominent Labour figure and potential future ambassador to the US, emphasized the need to mend the ongoing feud with Musk, who has criticized Starmer's government on various fronts. He suggested that the UK government should identify Musk's British associates to help facilitate better communication and collaboration. The call for pragmatism comes as Labour ministers have been attempting to reconcile with Trump after previous disparaging remarks. Mandelson pointed out that ignoring Musk, a significant figure in technology and business, would be a mistake. This approach reflects a shift in Labour's strategy to engage more constructively with influential figures in the US.