Peter Mandelson the former UK Ambassador to the US unveiled in June 2025 an Ambassador’s Sofa at Butterworths a favourite Washington restaurant and bar of the Trump MAGA faithful.
Presiding was Raheem Kassam, co-owner of the restaurant and far right figure who has been an advisor to Farage and is an ally of MAGA fascist Steve Bannon.
The Times reported that the occasion was marked by glasses of Hambledon English sparkling wine but the restaurant serves British gastro pub type food and Guinness
Mandelson’s speech was reported as below
“I feel that over centuries now, British diplomats here in United States have been creating coalitions that support the special relationship,” he said. “I have my own classic New Labour experience of fishing for votes across the political spectrum and forging unlikely coalitions, so good luck to you.
“I just think what you have created here at Butterworth’s is fairly remarkable. You’ve brought the best of British gastro pub food and planted it down here on Capitol Hill. I feel you’ve brought the special relationship up to a new higher level.”
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