UK’s Ambassador to the USA: Resignation

Lord Campbell of Pittenweem Excerpts

Thursday 11th July 2019 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Goldie]

I cannot add to what I have already said. The process is laid down, and I have no further information on that.

[Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (LD)]

My Lords, is not Sir Kim the only person to end with any credit in this matter? The person who leaked the details, the President and the overweening ambition of Mr Boris Johnson are very happy reminders of just how noble the decision of Sir Kim Darroch has been.

[Baroness Goldie]

I think we are unanimous in our respect for and support of Sir Kim Darroch, but I return to the very wise point made by my noble friend Lord Howell: regardless of Prime Ministers or Presidents, our relationship with the United States is enduring. It is of long-standing character; it is important; it is firm; it is robust. I am absolutely certain that the Governments of both countries will want to do everything they can to preserve it.