UK PM Starmer discusses forthcoming trip to US with President Trump

(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Donald Trump last night to discuss "his ...

Alliance News 14 February, 2025 | 11:50AM
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(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Donald Trump last night to discuss "his forthcoming visit to the US", Downing Street has said.

Starmer discussed the visit with the US president as he welcomed Washington's special envoy to the UK, Mark Burnett, No 10 revealed.

A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "The prime minister was pleased to host President Trump's Special Envoy to the UK, Mark Burnett, at Downing Street last night, during which he took a call from President Trump and discussed his forthcoming visit to the US."

They added: "Burnett and the prime minister agreed on the unique and special nature of the UK-US relationship, the strength of our alliance and the warmth of the connection between the two countries."

Starmer's planned trip to Washington comes as the UK faces the looming threat of trade tariffs.

President Trump said he plans to impose the levy on all countries who add extra costs to US goods, which could include VAT.

By David Lynch and Christopher McKeon, PA Political Staff

Press Association: News

source: PA

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