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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

‘Free speech’ row threatens to derail Starmer’s talks with Trump on state visit as government mired in chaos

An under-siege Keir Starmer is facing a showdown with Donald Trump over “free speech” in the UK, which could derail crucial talks during the US president’s state visit.

Senior Washington sources have told The Independent that free speech is now top of the president’s agenda when he visits Chequers on Thursday for talks with the prime minister at the end of his trip.

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