Peter Westmacott
United KingdomdiplomatMaleb. 19536.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Sir Peter Westmacott is a former British diplomat who served as the UK ambassador to the United States from 2012 to 2016. Known for his expertise in transatlantic relations, Westmacott has played a significant role in shaping UK-US diplomacy, particularly during times of political transition. His insights into the dynamics of the special relationship between the two nations have made him a respected figure in international affairs.
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Sir Peter Westmacott, a former UK ambassador to the US, argued that foreign policy has been an area of relative strength for Starmer.
How tensions with Trump dominated Starmer’s premiership | Keir StarmerUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
Peter Westmacott discusses the perception of Europeans in relation to the US.
World would be in no way better off without the UN, new UNGA president says
United States· 2025-09-23
Peter Westmacott argues that the US needs to be reminded that Europeans are not just freeloaders.
‘Recognition of Palestine cannot be erased,’ says former French Prime MinisterUnited States· 2025-09-23
Sir Peter Westmacott expressed concern that the US was giving up on Europe in favor of Russia.
‘Seismic’ shift in UK-US relations is not a blip, warns ex-ambassador | Foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-05
Sir Peter Westmacott called it 'one of the most consequential meetings of a British prime minister and president that we have had since the second world war'.
Starmer tries to woo Trump – but has the US-UK relationship lost its spark? | US foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-28
