embrace this moniker? “Oh, absolutely,” he says with a chuckle. “I’m proud of it. It’s better to be feared than loved in politics.”
As he prepares to leave behind his role as chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University and take on the challenges of diplomacy in Washington, Mandelson reflects on his storied career. From his early days as a protege of Tony Blair to his time as a key figure in the New Labour government, Mandelson has weathered numerous scandals and controversies. But through it all, he has remained a formidable force in British politics.
Now, as he prepares to navigate the complex world of US-UK relations in the era of Trump, Mandelson is confident in his ability to succeed. “I’ve always been capable of being diplomatic,” he says. And with his sharp wit, political acumen, and legendary networking skills, there’s no doubt that Lord Mandelson will bring his own unique brand of diplomacy to the world stage.