How special is Britain and America’s relationship? | The Economist

Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with America is under strain. From Trump’s digs at Starmer to a widening rift in values, the transatlantic bond is fraying. On the latest Insider show, our editors discuss why this rupture may be different.

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00:00 – The history of the “special relationship”
02:11 – What’s so special about it
03:09 – Past ruptures in the relationship
04:41 – Is this time different?

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