Can the special relationship survive Trump’s attacks on Starmer? – The Latest
Mar 18, 2026•11 min
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Summary
The episode delves into Donald Trump's repeated criticisms of Keir Starmer, including Kemi Badenoch's 'childish' retort, and the implications for the US-UK 'special relationship.' It discusses how Starmer navigates these attacks, his careful diplomacy, and the upcoming King Charles visit amid these tensions. Crucially, the podcast highlights the UK's urgent need to maintain strong US backing for Ukraine, making diplomatic management with a potentially unpredictable Trump paramount.Episode description
Kemi Badenoch has described Donald Trump’s criticism of Keir Starmer as ‘childish’ and said it ‘sends the wrong signal to our opponents in Iran or in Russia’. Trump repeated his previous attack on the prime minister on Tuesday, saying: ‘Unfortunately Keir is no Winston Churchill.’ Are cracks starting to appear in the US-UK special relationship? Lucy Hough speaks to our senior political correspondent Peter Walker – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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