There was a time when "our man in Washington" was a career civil servant. But the political landscape is changing dramatically at home and abroad, and, consequently, so too are diplomatic circles.
Sir Kim Darroch’s resignation as ambassador to the United States has sparked a debate over who should become the next envoy in Washington.
While there is speculation that Sir Mark Sedwill, the head of the civil service, could be given the job, there are growing calls for such diplomats to be drawn from the political or business worlds.
With Sir Kim standing down after his private criticism of Donald Trump was revealed in leaked emails, allies of Boris Johnson have suggested the new appointee could…
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