Starmer's gamble on Trump appears to have paid off with UK-US deal - but the devil will be in the detail
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () On the politics, this is a win for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. And a big one: just at the point he really needed it after terrible local elections and few signs the economy is going the right way.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service.
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Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the "courage" and "sacrifice" of those who helped Britain achieve victory in Europe. Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the prime minister added it was "the greatest victory in the history of this great nation". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has said he would "always act in the national interest" of the country to "deliver security and renewal", as he discussed an expected trade deal with the US. The prime minister added, "as you know, talks with the US have been ongoing and you'll hear more from me about that later today". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer sent his chief cabinet "fixer" to attempt to calm down jittery Labour MPs in a mutinous mood after last week's elections drubbing by Reform. Sky News
President Donald Trump swore in former U.S. Senator David Perdue as his new ambassador to China amidst growing tensions over trade. Trump joked about Perdue’s "timing," highlighting the difficult position he's stepping into. With Chinese negotiators set to meet with U.S. officials this weekend in Switzerland, the high-level talks are seen as a critical move in easing the U.S.-China trade war. As the global economic landscape shifts, Perdue’s role is key to navigating this diplomatic and economic challenge.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she is “confident” the UK can secure a trade deal with the United States but will “only ever act” in the national interest in agreeing to one. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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