Leaked remarks by UK ambassador threaten to overshadow King Charles's US visit
Britain's US ambassador, Sir Christian Turner, has sparked controversy by calling the "special relationship" phrase "backwards-looking" and suggesting only Israel holds such a status with America. His candid remarks, made to students, also touched on the US's handling of the Epstein scandal and questioned UK PM Keir Starmer's political future.
Britain's US ambassador, Sir Christian Turner, has sparked controversy by calling the "special relationship" phrase "backwards-looking" and suggesting only Israel holds such a status with America. His candid remarks, made to students, also touched on the US's handling of the Epstein scandal and questioned UK PM Keir Starmer's political future.
