'UK and US are very close allies', Starmer insists - after Trump issues warningSir Keir Starmer has insisted that the "UK and the US are very close allies", after Donald Trump warned that the PM's decision to build closer ties with China is "very dangerous". The prime minister is in China to boost trades as part of his search for economic growth. "I think I'm right in saying that President Trump is, himself, visiting China, or expected to visit China this April. "I've seen President Trump's comments. Pushed by Beth if he's really not worried by Trump's comments, Starmer replied: "Well, as I say, I think President Trump is coming himself or expected to come in on April.

Source: The Times January 30, 2026 08:42 UTC