PETER Mandelson is expected to try to enlist Nigel Farage to help his charm offensive on Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
The Labour grandee has been made Britain’s new ambassador to the US.
And he is on a mission to prevent Britain being clobbered by crippling tariffs.
But it risks being derailed by X owner Musk — who loathes Sir Keir Starmer and his government.
Lord Mandelson has called on No 10 to “swallow its pride” and use Mr Farage as “a bridge to Mr Musk” and Mr Trump.
Reform Party boss Mr Farage is friends with both men and travelled to the US for talks with Mr Musk last week.
Discussing on his Times podcast recently, Mandy emphasized the importance of the government taking a proactive approach concerning Elon Musk’s involvement. He suggested that the officials should reach out to the British connections of Musk, urging a more diplomatic approach.
“Who are they all? They have got to be used as a bridge to Musk. And so that’s what I would do.
It was highlighted by Mandy that exploring the network of Musk’s British acquaintances could pave the way for resolving any ongoing conflicts. He emphasized the necessity of overcoming ego and striving towards reconciliation rather than perpetuating a prolonged feud.
He added: “I would include Nigel Farage. You can’t ignore him. He’s an elected MP.”
Mandy made the comments in November — when he was hot favourite to be US ambassador.
But he could face a hostile reception after he called Mr Trump a “white supremacist” in 2019.
The resurfaced comments sparked fury in the US — with Mr Trump’s campaign chief Chris LaCivita branding Mandy a “moron”.
