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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nick Lester

How Starmer and Trump’s transatlantic bromance collapsed into bitter public rows

An enduring image from last June’s G7 summit, depicting Sir Keir Starmer stooping to retrieve papers dropped by the US president, was widely interpreted as an early indicator of their complex relationship.

The photograph captured the Prime Minister in what appeared to be a subservient posture, seemingly eager to appease the formidable leader of the global superpower.

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