Donald Trump’s UK state visit poses difficult balancing act for Keir Starmer
Demonstrations against US president expected in London; Federal Reserve under pressure to cut rates
Demonstrations against US president expected in London; Federal Reserve under pressure to cut rates

Sir Keir Starmer to explore closer alignment of capital markets during US president’s three-day trip

Deals worth £150bn ‘delighted’ Sir Keir Starmer but more details are needed on the commitments

US president also attacks London mayor Sadiq Khan and criticises offshore wind turbines

Economics, security and domestic politics all point the Starmer government towards Brussels

‘Special relationship’ comes under increasing strain as president criticises some of the prime minister’s key policies

President’s state visit comes after British ambassador to Washington was fired for ties to Jeffrey Epstein