Donald Trump is back on UK soil for his ‘unprecedented’ second state visit. Will the US president’s trip help to distract from Keir Starmer’s challenges at home? Or could it leave the prime minister even more exposed?

Sacking of Peter Mandelson over Epstein ties threatens to overshadow fanfare of US president’s two-day trip

Despite the Prime Minister's hopes to make trade and tariff removal the focus of the president's three-day visit, allies suggest he has other plans.