British deputy ambassador in Washington has left post, UK foreign office says
James Roscoe, the British deputy ambassador in Washington, has left his position, according to the UK foreign office. The reasons for his departure remain unclear, and no further details have been provided. Roscoe had been in the role since July 2022 and previously served as Chargé d’Affaires to the United States.
- ▪James Roscoe was the deputy head of mission at the British embassy in Washington.
- ▪His departure was announced by the UK foreign office without further details.
- ▪Roscoe served as Chargé d’Affaires to the United States between September 2025 and February 2026.
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British deputy ambassador in Washington has left post, UK foreign office saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 20, 2026, 08:08 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 08:08 AMMay 20 - Britain's second most senior diplomat in Washington, James Roscoe, has left his post, Britain's foreign office said early on Wednesday.It was not immediately clear why Roscoe, the deputy head of mission at the British embassy in Washington, left, and the UK foreign office did not provide further details.Roscoe could not immediately be reached for comment.Roscoe was appointed to the role in July 2022. Between September 2025 and February 2026, he served as Chargé d’Affaires to the United States after Peter Mandelson was sacked as ambassador over ties with the late convicted U.S.
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