Downing Street says it continues to have confidence in the US ambassador Christian Turner, who was revealed to have told students earlier this year that he thinks Starmer is “on the ropes” and his future is “quite touch and go”. Luckily Turner’s own future is more secure, if he trusts Number 10’s assurances…
The spokesman said this afternoon:
“These were private, informal comments made to a group of UK sixth form students visiting the US in early February. They are certainly not any reflection of the UK government’s position, and the ambassador is focused on the successful delivery of His Majesty the King’s state visit to the US…”
Asked if Turner retained Starmer’s confidence, he said “yes”…
