Posted on 11/22/2016 10:22:10 AM PST by SeekAndFind
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday dismissed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's unprecedented expression of support for Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage to be made British ambassador to Washington, saying pointedly that there is no vacancy for the job.
Trump, who after his election victory met Farage before any EU leaders, said on Twitter that "many people" would like to see the former metals trader turned politician as Britain's ambassador.
"Many people would like to see @Nigel_Farage represent Great Britain as their Ambassador to the United States. He would do a great job!" Trump said.
Prime Minister Theresa May, who congratulated Trump on his victory, was swift to reject such an undiplomatic proposal, with a spokesman saying Britain already had an excellent ambassador to Washington and that London would appoint its own envoys.
"We have first rate ambassador in Washington," Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who campaigned for Brexit, told the British parliament. "There is no vacancy for that position."
It is highly unusual in the modern era for leaders to publicly suggest to foreign nations whom they would like to see as ambassador, though during strained relations they sometimes reject or expel envoys.
Trump's suggestion provoked anger, support and even hilarity in Britain, with one lawmaker, Conservative Simon Burns, joking that perhaps Britain should suggest Hillary Clinton as its preferred choice as ambassador to London.
But the apparent public suggestion about who to appoint as ambassador by the man who will lead Britain's most powerful ally puts Prime Minister May in a difficult position just as she tries to build ties with Washington ahead of leaving the EU.
London is trying to gauge whether Trump would support a special trade deal with Britain as it negotiates a divorce from the EU.
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Farage will soon be their Prime Minister - he can do more good their than some talking head.
But it was okay for Obama to go to the UK and tell them how to vote NO on Brexit.
“But the apparent public suggestion about who to appoint as ambassador by the man who will lead Britain’s most powerful ally puts Prime Minister May in a difficult position just as she tries to build ties with Washington ahead of leaving the EU.”
Looks like Trump has put ole Teresa’s tit in a wringer!
Yep, Farage it will be. Trump is a master at this and I for one am looking forward to many fruitful years of it.
London is trying to gauge whether Trump would support a special trade deal with Britain as it negotiates a divorce from the EU.
Congratulations to ambassador Sir Nigel Farage! Just sayin' how it's gonna play...
“Britain on Tuesday dismissed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s unprecedented expression of support for Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage to be made British ambassador to Washington, saying pointedly that there is no vacancy for the job.”
Define “Britain”, EUniks.
Appoint Nigel as our Secretary of State.
Turnabout is fair play. And since Hillary doesn't have to worry about being charged for her crimes, and since she does need a job...
TRUMP TO BRITAIN FIND A VACANCY....
The multi-culti socialist crap hole no longer has any use for someone with a spine.
They should appoint someone who will spend all his/her time apologizing for the perceived excesses of the British Empire.
Britain, where the elect fake conservatives.
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