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Sun, January 19, 2025

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A not so special relationship? The seven key chal .. ges faced by Starmer in dealing with Donald Trump

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Fri, January 17, 2025

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Thu, January 16, 2025

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Sir Keir Starmer says government will 'look at every conceivable way' to stop Gerry Adams payout

Wed, January 15, 2025

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Labour MPs told to 'put their money where their mouth is' and back EU youth mobility scheme

Mon, January 13, 2025

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Fri, January 10, 2025

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Wed, January 8, 2025

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Tue, January 7, 2025

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Mon, January 6, 2025

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Sun, January 5, 2025

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Wed, January 1, 2025

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Thu, December 26, 2024

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Tue, December 17, 2024

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Tue, December 10, 2024

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Mon, December 9, 2024

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A not so special relationship? The seven key challenges faced by Starmer in dealing with Donald Trump

^{Published on 2025-01-19 14:40:40 - Sky}

Labour have been doing their best to downplay reports about the difficulties that like ahead of Sir Keir Starmer - but it's clearly going to be an uphill battle for the PM to forge a productive relationship with the incoming US president.

The article from Sky News discusses the potential challenges that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer might face in dealing with Donald Trump if he wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Key issues include Trump's previous strained relationship with the UK, particularly his criticism of NATO and his comments on Brexit. Trump's transactional approach to international relations could complicate the UK's efforts to secure a favorable trade deal post-Brexit. Additionally, Trump's skepticism towards climate change initiatives might clash with Starmer's environmental commitments. There's also the matter of Trump's personal style, which could lead to diplomatic tensions, especially given his past interactions with UK leaders. Furthermore, Trump's policies on Iran, China, and his general unpredictability could disrupt established alliances and trade relations. The article suggests that Starmer would need to navigate these challenges carefully, balancing the UK's interests with the need to maintain a strong transatlantic relationship.

Read the Full Sky Article at:
[ https://news.sky.com/story/a-not-so-special-relationship-the-seven-key-challenges-faced-by-starmer-in-dealing-with-donald-trump-13292390 ]

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