On the day Britain unveiled plans to commemorate VE Day, the US Vice President caused outrage by belittling the nation’s armed forces, prompting widespread condemnation from across the political divide.
In discussions with a high-profile American figure and senior British politicians, a European head of state emphasised readiness for peaceful engagement and urged renewed cooperation with Western partners to uphold shared stability.
In a decisive diplomatic move, a prominent European figure offered a conciliatory gesture to a former US leader, signalling readiness to strengthen ties and finalise a critical minerals agreement, following urgent prompting by the PM.
A prominent leader has signalled willingness to collaborate with a former US president to advance a negotiated settlement, underscoring the urgency of swift progress and shared commitment.
Defence Secretary John Healey is visiting Washington while the PM coordinates urgent talks with international counterparts and opposition leaders, as a prominent Eastern European head of state appeals to a former US President in an effort to rescue a fragile peace arrangement that spotlights Britain’s global influence and the active role of senior royals in bolstering the PM’s diplomacy.
A senior US figure erroneously claimed the UK had not conducted any significant deployments for decades, sparking anger among veterans who highlighted the hundreds of British personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Zelensky, responding to Trump’s demands, agreed to a last-minute diplomatic move after Starmer’s intervention, fuelling anticipation of a broader settlement.
A senior figure from across the Atlantic has caused uproar by belittling Britain’s record of military sacrifice, seemingly overlooking the hundreds of British personnel who served and died in conflicts overseas.
Escalating levies imposed by the US have caused a broad European market slump, intensifying worries over a worldwide deceleration and prompting exporter concerns about further tit-for-tat actions.
The US Vice President faces a backlash for comments perceived as disrespectful to Britain’s solemn commemorations, prompting condemnation from veterans, the PM, and the public.