Western Europe
Starmer Pivots on Iran War, Creating Domestic and International Dissent
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s delayed approval for the US to use UK bases has put a strain on the ‘special’ US-UK relationship, threatening a crucial trade deal and drawing criticism at home.
UK Announces Plans to Build a New Nuclear Reactor; Leads to US Anger
The UK Government introduced its new plans to build a small nuclear plant in Northern Wales, which has angered the US, who had planned to build a reactor in the same location. British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has previously struck nuclear deals with US President, Donald Trump, and therefore these plans call into question the role of the US in the UK energy sector going forward.