Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Britain's ‘special relationship’ with America is under strain. From Trump's digs at Starmer to a widening rift in values, the transatlantic bond is fraying. On the latest Insider show, our editors discuss why this rupture may be different.

#Trump #Starmer #America #Britain

00:00 - The history of the "special relationship"
02:11 - What's so special about it
03:09 - Past ruptures in the relationship
04:41 - Is this time different?

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