Tuesday, July 9, 2019

NUMBER 10 CONTINUES TO BACK US AMBASSADOR

Downing Street says it still fully supports Britain's ambassador to Washington despite President Trump insisting he'll no longer work with him.

Donald Trump tweeted criticism of Sir Kim Darroch and Prime Minister Theresa May after a series of memos were leaked.

The diplomatic briefings contained damning assessments of President Trump and his administration.

Number 10 has called the leaks 'unfortunate'.

Previous UK ambassador to the US Sir Peter Westmacott says it should be possible to avoid harm to the wider relationship with the US.

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