Biden Congratulates Starmer, Affirms US-UK ‘Special Relationship’

Published on July 6, 2024

President Joe Biden affirmed the “special relationship” of the United States with the UK on Friday in his first official call with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, their offices said. President Biden congratulated Sir Keir on his appointment after voters handed Labour a landslide victory. The two leaders also reaffirmed “the importance of working together in support of freedom and democracy around the world,” the White House said in a statement. President Biden and Sir Keir said they were looking forward to working with each other on a range of issues, the White House and No. 10 Downing Street said. They spoke about their commitment to supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion, protecting the gains of the Good Friday Agreement, and their ambitions for greater economic growth, according to the two offices....

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