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‘I’m fed up’: Frustrated with Trump, Britain’s Starmer embraces other allies
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer boarding a plane in Doha, Qatar, after a three-day trip to the Gulf.
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Michael D. Shear
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks stronger ties with Europe and the Gulf amid strained relations with US President Trump, who has attacked and mocked Britain.
- Britain aims to play a leading role securing the Strait of Hormuz, deploying military assets and hosting international meetings without US involvement.
- Mr Starmer emphasises deeper alliances with the EU and Gulf states for economic and security resilience, acknowledging the risks involved in this shift.
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LONDON – As US President Donald Trump turns the United States into an increasingly grumpy and unreliable partner for Britain, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is looking to diversify his friend group.
