President Donald Trump praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling him a very good person, despite Elon Musk's harsh criticism of the leader.

As wildly inaccurate characterisations of the prime minister as a ‘woke’ socialist take hold in Donald Trump’s White House, the onus is on No 10 to expose those briefing against the government – and a state visit to Washington would be a good start,

In Britain, the summer of 2012 — when London hosted the Olympic Games with a stunning opening ceremony — is a beacon of nostalgia. In November of that year, Elon Musk visited the country on a business trip, where he rode a bike around the capital. “I met with many interesting people,” he later wrote on Twitter. “I really like Britain!”

Relations between presidents and prime ministers aren’t always easy, even without Elon Musk weighing in with his views.

During an interview, the Microsoft founder was quick to put a stop to comparisons between himself and Elon Musk, and laid into the Trump ally for his involvement with foreign politics.

Keir Starmer will not be attending Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington, DC despite an eclectic cast of British and international characters including Suella Braverman, Liz Truss and Laurence Fox

I may not agree with his philosophy, but I have a very good relationship with him,” Trump says of British prime minister.

Will Donald Trump and Keir Starmer form an unlikely political alliance, or will their obvious differences get in the way? Despite Trump’s praise for the UK PM, tensions are rising elsewhere, with Elon Musk throwing shade on Starmer’s leadership.

Barely a day has passed so far this year without Elon Musk making some hysterical declaration about one or other British politician. “Starmer must go,” he announced on X. “He is a national embarrassment.

In an interview with the BBC, Trump said Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK's ruling Labour Party, was doing a "very good job."

Just hours into his presidency, Donald Trump signed more than 10 executive orders. All of them address areas and issues he