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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Why the King’s visit to meet Trump is crucial for Starmer

Ever since Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, Sir Keir Starmer has relied heavily on the president’s fondness for the royals to help bridge the gap between Downing Street and the White House.

So, with the special relationship at its lowest point since arguably the Suez Crisis in 1956, King Charles’ state visit to Washington DC could not come at a more important juncture.

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