UK and US announce trade deal - as Starmer and Trump hold televised phone call
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () The UK and US have agreed a trade deal - as Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump confirmed the announcement during a phone call broadcast live.
The prime minister has held a phone call with the US president after agreeing a "historic" trade deal. Speaking from the White House, Donald Trump says there could not be a "more perfect morning to reach this historic agreement", given that the deal has been announced on the same day that Europe celebrated victory in World War II. Sir Keir Starmer replied by paying tribute to the historic, close partnership between the UK and US, adding that "the timing couldn't be more apt". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has celebrated the new UK and US trade agreement, saying it will "boost trade between the two countries" and "create more jobs" in the UK. The prime minister travelled to Jaguar Land Rovers factory in the West Midlands to announce the landmark agreement.
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Sir Keir Starmer led the departures from the VE Day service on Thursday. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife Victoria as they left Westminster Abbey following the World War II commemorations. Following closely behind them was London mayor Sadiq Khan, former prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha and Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service.
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As tensions erupt in Kashmir, the U.S. State Department has backed India’s claims, calling out Pakistan’s long-standing support for terrorism. A top U.S. official condemned the violence, stating, “What happened in Kashmir was awful.” President Trump also reacted to the Indian airstrikes, urging for a swift resolution while criticizing Pakistan’s drone and missile attacks. With Indian cities under threat and global eyes on the region, Washington is signaling a shift—strongly aligning with India as the crisis deepens.
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