"The relationship between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump is "getting a bit embarrassing", former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Nick Clegg has said. Speaking at an event at the Liberal Democrat conference, Sir Nick said the "endless knee-bending" was "slightly cringey" as he urged the prime minister to "speak up" for British values. Downing Street has sought to cultivate a constructive relationship with the unpredictable US president and has pointed to a deal on trade as one result of their efforts."
"He argued that the government's desire to court the US president stemmed from a 'miscalculation' that the UK 'does not have to choose between the US and the EU'. Although he welcomed some of the investment announced during the visit, Sir Nick cautioned the British government against becoming too dependent on the US and its technology, arguing that the relationship between the two countries was changing 'irrevocably'."
Sir Nick Clegg described the relationship between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump as embarrassing and criticized perceived excessive deference, urging the prime minister to defend British values. Downing Street pursued a constructive rapport with Trump and highlighted a trade-related investment as a visit outcome. The Trump state visit featured marching bands, a Red Arrows flypast and a state banquet. Clegg said some Trump administration actions, including a lukewarm stance on Nato, should have been challenged. He warned that courting the US stemmed from a miscalculation that Britain could avoid choosing between the US and the EU and cautioned against dependence on US technology.
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