UK PM Keir Starmer draws attention to 'special relationship' with US after Trump's criticism

"American ‌planes are operating out of British bases - ‌That is the special relationship ⁠in action," Starmer said.

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that UK-US ⁠military cooperation over the Middle East ⁠showed the special ‌relationship in ​action, not the latest criticism he received from Donald Trump.

Asked by a ​lawmaker whether ⁠recent events had strengthened or weakened relations with the United States, Starmer ⁠said: "American ‌planes are operating out of British bases - ‌That is the special relationship ⁠in action.

"British jets are shooting down drones ‌and missiles ‌to protect American lives ‌in the Middle East ‌on our joint bases - that is the special relationship in action; ⁠sharing ⁠intelligence every day to keep our people safe. That is the special relationship in action," he added.

"Hanging on to President Trump's ​latest words is not ​the special relationship."