Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
US President Donald Trump has compared UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Neville Chamberlain, a controversial reference to Britain’s pre-WWII appeasement strategy.
The clash between the two leaders began after Britain refused to allow US strikes from a joint base in the Indian Ocean. Starmer then declined to deploy the Royal Navy to the Gulf to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Trump to say Starmer is “no Winston Churchill.”
Despite the pressure, the UK Prime Minister appears unwilling to be drawn into the conflict, marking a clear red line in UK policy.
As the war of words escalates, questions are growing over the strength of the so-called “special relationship” between London and Washington.
After yet another public clash, what happens next - and will the King and Queen's visit to the US help smooth over relations?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Cindy Yu
Columnist at The Sunday Times
Sean Bell
Military analyst
Andrew Levi
Former British Diplomat
#us #uk #trump #starmer #iranwar #straitofhormuz
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you.
US President Donald Trump has compared UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Neville Chamberlain, a controversial reference to Britain’s pre-WWII appeasement strategy.
The clash between the two leaders began after Britain refused to allow US strikes from a joint base in the Indian Ocean. Starmer then declined to deploy the Royal Navy to the Gulf to help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Trump to say Starmer is “no Winston Churchill.”
Despite the pressure, the UK Prime Minister appears unwilling to be drawn into the conflict, marking a clear red line in UK policy.
As the war of words escalates, questions are growing over the strength of the so-called “special relationship” between London and Washington.
After yet another public clash, what happens next - and will the King and Queen's visit to the US help smooth over relations?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Cindy Yu
Columnist at The Sunday Times
Sean Bell
Military analyst
Andrew Levi
Former British Diplomat
#us #uk #trump #starmer #iranwar #straitofhormuz
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you.
