As EU flags are lowered at British embassies abroad, we asked diplomats in London how Brexit would affect Britain’s diplomatic ties and global influence. Here’s…
Envoys polled on post-Brexit ties
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A Year of Protest
In the Embassy End of Year Survey, diplomats give their verdict on the events of 2019 as we bid farewell to a decade of disruption…
Election clarity for envoys
Diplomats’ pleas for more certainty in British politics have been answered by the resounding election victory by Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party in the December General…
Bridge over troubled waters
Romania assumes its first EU Presidency at a critical moment in the Union’s history. Elizabeth Stewart spoke to Romanian Ambassador Dan Mihalache about how Romania will…
Brexit heckler removed from reception
A freelance journalist working for the Daily Mail was asked to leave a festive season reception at the Irish Embassy after heckling the Ambassador, Adrian…
Diplomatic push wins Windrush rights
Undocumented Commonwealth Citizens facing deportation from the UK and destitution will have their legal rights restored after four years of persistent diplomacy. Diplomatic pressure exerted…
“All systems go” for Trump visit
Staff at the American Embassy are in full preparation mode following the confirmation of US Ambassador to London Woody Johnson that President Trump will pay…
New Commonwealth era begins
Leaders from the 53 Commonwealth nations have agreed that Prince Charles should succeed The Queen as the symbolic head of the Commonwealth, at a summit…
EU Envoys give Brexit deal thumbs up
European diplomats in London welcomed news from Brussels that sufficient progress had been made to proceed with phase two talks on the transition and future…
Hung parliament means soft Brexit, say envoys
Having accurately predicted a bad election night for the Conservatives, London’s diplomats…