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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nick Lester

Miliband says UK and US are ‘closest allies’ but ducks questions on Trump criticism

Ed Miliband has hailed the UK and US as the "closest of allies" following talks in Washington, where he was pressed on his past criticisms of Donald Trump.

The Foreign Secretary met with Marco Rubio at the US State Department, thanking him for a "warm, productive meeting" and emphasising the strong transatlantic ties, including their roles as Nato members.

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