British deputy ambassador in Washington has left post, UK foreign office says
Details Surrounding the Departure of James Roscoe
May 20 (Reuters) - Britain's second most senior diplomat in Washington, James Roscoe, has left his post, Britain's foreign office said early on Wednesday.
Unclear Reasons for Departure
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's Response
Roscoe could not immediately be reached for comment.
Background on James Roscoe's Appointment
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. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Recent Changes in British Embassy Leadership
Christian Turner was appointed Britain's ambassador to the U.S in December, and formally took up the role in February.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Carlos Méndez in Mexico City and Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru; Editing by Tom Hogue and Himani Sarkar)