Starmer, Trump hail renewal of 'special relationship', skirt difficult issues

01 Oct Starmer, Trump hail renewal of ‘special relationship’, skirt difficult issues

Posted at 11:57h in Press by Reuters

Starmer, Trump hail renewal of ‘special relationship’, skirt difficult issues – Reuters

BFPG Director Evie Aspinall framed the Trump-Starmer meeting as part of a strategic recalibration. Given Starmer needs a positive international narrative, and Trump wants to show value in close ties, both sides see gains from cooperation.

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01 Oct Starmer, Trump hail renewal of ‘special relationship’, skirt difficult issues

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