

Trump's State Visit: The President and Starmer Agree To Disagree
24 snips Sep 18, 2025
Chris Mason, a seasoned BBC political correspondent, shares insights from the high-stakes press conference at Chequers during Donald Trump's state visit. Discussions range from the nuanced political dance between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer to the shadow of Lord Mandelson. They tackle the controversy surrounding Gaza and the UK–US divide over Palestinian state recognition. Mason delves into US–UK tech agreements and offers advice on adapting to AI in the workforce, highlighting the need for skills needed to thrive in a changing job landscape.
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Diplomacy Over Drama
- Donald Trump behaved more diplomatically with Keir Starmer than his usual unpredictable self during the Chequers press conference.
- Their public tone normalised the relationship despite real policy disagreements behind the scenes.
Mandelson Question Dodged
- The Mandelson question came only in the final query from Beth Rigby and was deliberately skirted.
- Donald Trump replied "I don't know him" and Keir Starmer gave a terse explanation of the sacking.
Deep Rift Over Palestinian Recognition
- The UK and US are