David Lammy says public 'see through' Trump insults and 'special relationship' stands

EXCLUSIVE: David Lammy says public 'see through' Trump insults and 'special relationship' standsDavid Lammy said Donald Trump was trying to pile pressure on Keir Starmer over the Iran war with his attacks but said it did not undermine the deep ties between Britain and the USCommentsNewsLizzy Buchan Political Editor22:30, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDavid Lammy travelled to the Gulf for talks on the Iran crisis(Image: Ministry of Justice)Deputy PM David Lammy has said the public can see through Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on Keir Starmer as he defended the state of the special relationship.‌Mr Lammy said it was clear the US President was trying to pile pressure on the Prime Minister over the Iran war but insisted it did not undermine the deep ties between Britain and the US. His comments came as Mr Trump repeatedly lashed out at the PM, saying this week that special relationship was in a "sad" state as he threatened to rip up the US-UK trade deal signed last year.‌The US President's barrage of insults reveal the pressure on transatlantic relations after Mr Starmer refused to join his war with Iran. But Mr Lammy, a former Foreign Secretary, rejected claims it was under severe strain.‌READ MORE: Rachel Reeves blasts Trump Iran war 'mistake' - 'not convinced world a safer place'OPINIONMikey SmithDonald Trump's unhinged 24 hours as he ramps up Pope beef and plots ugly monument to himselfDonald Trump