British diplomat James Roscoe leaves posting at Washington embassy

Abrupt exit for charge d’affaires who stood in after Peter Mandelson’s removal as US ambassador

A diplomat in Washington who stood in as interim ambassador after the sacking of Peter Mandelson has abruptly left his post.

In a brief statement, a Foreign Office spokesman said: “James Roscoe has left his post.” No further explanation was officially given on Tuesday night for the departure of Roscoe, who had served as deputy head of mission at the British embassy since 2022.