State banquets and street protests: Trump in the UK

State banquets and street protests: Trump in the UK

Author: The Times September 18, 2025 Duration: 31:34

The US President's state visit to the UK is marked by royal pageantry, political tension, and public protest. But what could the UK gain from it? And what are the potential pitfalls lurking for Keir Starmer?


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