Trump has frequently lambasted the UK and European nations for failing to support the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and criticised their militaries. In another barb at the prime minister, Trump told the Daily Telegraph he believed King Charles would have backed his strikes on Iran. Closer economic cooperation, closer security cooperation, a partnership that recognises our shared values, our shared interest and our shared future. - The LatestStarmer said Britain should strengthen cooperation with the EU on defence, security, energy and the economy. Specifically about how to bolster collective European defence in a continent where just one nation, France, has an independent nuclear deterrent and the UK’s own nuclear capabilities are deeply dependent on the US.

Source: The Guardian April 01, 2026 19:39 UTC