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Starmer says he will remain in contact with Trump after leaving office
July 13, 2026 at 07:09 PM
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated he will stay in touch with US President Donald Trump following his resignation as Labour leader and upcoming departure from Downing Street.
- Starmer said Trump wished him well and that they would "stay in touch" after his premiership ends.
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gifted Starmer a personalised revolver with live ammunition at the NATO summit; the firearm will be decommissioned by British officials.
- Trump criticised the UK's initial refusal to allow use of British bases for US-Israel strikes on Iran, saying allies "weren't there for us."
- Starmer stated that NATO is "stronger and more united" following the Ankara summit, and Trump described it as a "very successful" meeting.
