As Andy Burnham is poised to become UK Prime Minister, he faces the daunting task of managing relations with Donald Trump. Experts suggest Burnham, largely unknown in the US, could leverage this 'clean slate' but must navigate Trump's transactional and erratic style, avoiding past pitfalls that soured the 'special relationship'.
As Andy Burnham prepares to become UK Prime Minister, he faces the challenge of managing relations with Donald Trump. Experts advise a strategy of maintaining distance and focusing on tangible outcomes, rather than engaging in personal attacks or reviving the 'special relationship'.
US President Donald Trump stated UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, criticizing his record on immigration and energy. Starmer later confirmed his resignation, citing collapsing party support after local election losses and scandals.
Donald Trump urged UK PM Keir Starmer to resign, citing failures in immigration and energy policy. This comes as US-UK relations strain over the Iran war and accusations of "two-tier policing" by the US State Department. Starmer faces internal party pressure and potential replacement.
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.
