Wes Streeting has announced his intention to run for the Labour leadership, calling for a "proper contest" and a "battle of ideas." He criticized Keir Starmer's leadership culture and advocated for closer ties with the EU, suggesting future rejoining.
Britain's 'special relationship' with the United States may be under renewed scrutiny, but when it comes to football, it appears to be in fine health, writes Dan Roan.
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.
President Donald Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House for a state visit, declaring Americans have 'no closer friends' than the British and invoking the 'special relationship' phrase coined by Winston Churchill. The visit comes amid tensions over Britain's refusal to join the US conflict with Iran, though Trump's tone was markedly different from recent criticism of Britain's military capabilities.
King Charles III addressed a joint session of US Congress for the first time in 35 years, using the historic speech to urge America to maintain its traditional European alliances and role as a defender of liberal values. The king made pointed references to NATO, the defense of Ukraine and the climate crisis, in what was read as a veiled plea to Donald Trump. Charles highlighted the $430bn annual trade between the nations and the $1.7tn in mutual investment, while noting the world had become "more volatile and more dangerous" since Queen Elizabeth's 1991 address.
President Donald Trump hosted a ceremonial military welcome for King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House, praising the "special relationship" between the US and UK. The king's diplomatically sensitive visit, celebrating 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, comes amid tensions including Trump's criticism of PM Keir Starmer over the Iran war and threats to impose tariffs on the UK. Charles is expected to address Congress later Tuesday, emphasizing the two countries' ability to "come together" despite disagreements.
The UK's ambassador to the US has said Israel is probably the only country with a 'special relationship' with the United States, in leaked comments made during King Charles III's state visit. Sir Christian Turner told students in February that the phrase 'special relationship' is 'nostalgic' and 'backwards-looking', adding that the UK-US alliance is 'at the end of an era'. The FCDO said the private comments were not a reflection of government policy.
President Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House, emphasizing the 'special relationship' between the US and Britain amid ongoing tensions over the Iran war. Trump stated Americans have 'no closer friends' than the British, calling the alliance a cornerstone of international diplomacy.
Mandelson’s replacement made comments in February, with diplomat also saying Israel has special relationship with USThe UK’s new ambassador to the US has described Keir Starmer as having been “on the ropes” over the Peter Mandelson scandal and said it is Israel rather than Britain that has a “special relationship” with the White House.Christian Turner, who took office in February to replace Mandelson as the UK’s most senior diplomat in Washington, made the remarks privately to a group of students visiting the US in the same month he was appointed. Continue reading...
UK's new ambassador to the US, Christian Turner, privately described Keir Starmer as 'on the ropes' due to the Peter Mandelson scandal and suggested Israel, not Britain, has a 'special relationship' with the White House. The remarks are embarrassing for Downing Street.
King Charles III will become only the second British monarch to address a joint meeting of US Congress on Tuesday, delivering a 20-minute speech aimed at strengthening UK-US relations amid significant diplomatic tensions. The visit marks the 250th anniversary of American independence and comes after Donald Trump threatened to tear up a trade deal, mocked the Royal Navy, and criticized PM Keir Starmer for refusing to join the US-Israel offensive against Iran.
King Charles III arrived at the White House for his first US state visit as monarch, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The visit takes place amid unprecedented strain in the UK-US special relationship, with Trump criticizing PM Keir Starmer for refusing to join US military action against Iran. Trump praised King Charles while dismissing Starmer as 'not Winston Churchill.' The king will address Congress on Tuesday, becoming only the second UK monarch to do so after Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the US is fraught with high stakes and potential risks, including turbulent Anglo-American relations, personal scandals, and the King's own health, but also presents opportunities for diplomatic influence.
The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.
George Robertson says diplomatic tone from White House is at ‘historic low’ and two allies are likely to keep divergingUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s high military dependence on the US is “no longer tenable” and the UK has to become increasingly independent of the special relationship with Washington, a former Nato chief has said.George Robertson, who last week accused British leaders of a “corrosive complacency” towards defence, said on Wednesday that the traditional allies were diverging over values – and that even after Donald Trump leaves the White House, the separation was likely to continue. Continue reading...
A year ago, it was all going so well for the U.S. and U.K.'s so-called "special relationship", but ties have soured.
