The UK ambassador to Washington 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 at the end of the year, but will now need to be replaced.
Donald Trump had taken 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'.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Sir Kim feels he has to move aside.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says many believed Sir Kim would stay in the role.
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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 at the end of the year, but will now need to be replaced.
Donald Trump had taken 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'.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Sir Kim feels he has to move aside.
IN: "Kim...
OUT: ...ambassador."
DUR: 46 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0710ambo-ob1.mp3
ALT:
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says many believed Sir Kim would stay in the role.
IN: "The UK...
OUT: ...Trump administration."
DUR: 56 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0710ambo-ob2.mp3