Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe British Embassy in Washington (AFP/Getty)James Roscoe, a high-ranking British diplomat, has abruptly left his post in Washington, with no official explanation provided. He had served as interim ambassador after Lord Peter Mandelson was removed and was deputy head of mission at the British Embassy since 2022. Mr Roscoe was reportedly considered for the top diplomatic role in Washington, which ultimately went to Sir Christian Turner. His past responsibilities included playing a key role in a state visit to the UK last September and being involved in the King's recent US state visit. His distinguished career also includes roles as UK ambassador to the United Nations, communications chief to Queen Elizabeth II, and chief press officer for former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. In fullDeputy British ambassador in Washington abruptly leaves postThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
British diplomat abruptly leaves post in US with no explanation
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe British Embassy in Washington (AFP/Getty)James Roscoe, a high-ranking British diplomat, has abruptly left his post in Washington, with no official explanation provided. He had served as interim ambassador after Lord Peter Mandelson was removed and was deputy head of mission at the British Embassy since 2022. Mr Roscoe was reportedly considered for the top diplomatic role in Washington, which ultimately went to Sir Christian Turner. His past responsibilities included playing a key role in a state visit to the UK last September and being involved in the King's recent US state visit. His distinguished career also includes roles as UK ambassador to the United Nations, communications chief to Queen Elizabeth II, and chief press officer for former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. In fullDeputy British ambassador in Washington abruptly leaves postThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
