Since becoming prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer has met with one of the two US presidential candidates, Donald Trump, rather than his natural ally Kamala Harris. Labour has been preparing for both potential outcomes, aligning with Harris would offer a strong relationship due to shared legal backgrounds and ideological beliefs, while planning for a Trump presidency has required careful diplomacy and planning to navigate potential challenges in the relationship. If Harris wins, the UK could benefit from a special relationship reminiscent of Thatcher and Reagan, as both leaders share similar approaches to international issues and take on populist nationalism.
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