Former Labour Cabinet minister Peter Mandelson wants to become the next head of the World Trade Organisation, he revealed today. Tony Blair's ex-political fixer set out his stall to become director general of the international commerce gatekeeper, saying global trade was 'is not in good health and needs fixing'. Downing Street is believed to have drawn up a shortlist of possible nominations, which includes Liam Fox, the ex-international trade secretary. Lord Mandelson was the first ever 'spin doctor' and helped Labour sweep to power in 1997 under Mr Blair. As a result the WTO cannot resolve international trade disagreements on future cases as of December 11.

Source: Daily Mail June 22, 2020 09:13 UTC