The UK ambassador to the US has resigned, following a diplomatic row with the US.
It stemmed from leaked emails in which the ambassador called the Trump administration inept and dysfunctional.
Sir Kim Darroch was due to end his term as ambassador at the end of the year, but in a statement he announced that the current situation was making it impossible for him to carry out his role.
Donald Trump took to twitter following the release of the leaked memos, saying the US would not work with Sir Kim and calling him 'wacky' and 'a very stupid guy'.
The UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, had given her full support to the ambassador and expressed her deep regret that he has stepped down.
IN: Sir Kim has given a lifetime
OUT: when they are under pressure
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ALT The leader of the opposition, Jeremy Hunt, expressed his regret that Sir Kim had taken the decision to step down.
IN: I think the comments
OUT: that he must resign at this moment
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