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A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is re-introducing a bill on Thursday that would authorize comprehensive trade talks with the UK, an effort to revive negotiations between the two allies as Prime Minister Keir Starmer was about to visit the White House.

US President Donald Trump signaled to Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday that he is willing to back the British deal to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

With a mix of flattery and frank talk, the center-left Starmer made the case to the Republican president to remain cautious as he goes about ending the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. The British premier started the visit by delivering an invitation from King Charles III to come to Scotland for a “historic” state visit — noting it was an “unprecedented” honor since Trump already had been given the royal treatment by Queen Elizabeth II during his first term.

When asked about the comment during an Oval Office meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said, “Did I say that? I can’t believe I said that. Next question.” Trump’s walk back came a day before Zelensky is set to meet with the president in the White House.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target a 3% level last seen just after the Cold War, a signal to U.S. President Donald Trump that Britain can boost Europe's security.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Washington, United States. Starmer arrived at the White House for talks with President Donald Trump on Ukraine and defence. His meeting with Trump comes after US and Russian officials held talks in Turkey.

United States Vice President JD Vance has clashed with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer over free speech.