Labour leadership rumblings

Labour leadership rumblings

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The Not-So-Special Relationship

Donald Trump says America’s relationship with Britain has changed, warning the UK is “not such a recognisable country” anymore. What's happened to Keir Starmer hugging the US president close?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott. Hos ...  Show more

Starmer's Iran Response Angers Trump

Donald Trump says he is "very disappointed" that Keir Starmer didn't initially allow the US to use British airbases to attack Iran - a position the Prime Minister has now reversed. Should the UK resist being dragged into America's war? And would that threaten the 'special relatio ...  Show more

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