President Trump has criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to deny the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes on Iran, calling him 'no Winston Churchill'. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the UK's stance, which led to US planes flying extra hours. The PM justified the decision by stating that the UK government 'does not believe in regime change from the skies'. Trump's comments have sparked a debate, with some questioning the depth of the UK-US relationship and the potential impact on military cooperation. Former British ambassador Lord Darroch described the situation as a 'serious rift', while Treasury Minister Torsten Bell emphasized the continued close cooperation between the two countries, highlighting the importance of practical cooperation despite differing views.
