Trump speaks with Starmer, and Reeves tries to reset – Politics Weekly Westminster

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through what Keir Starmer’s first phone call with Donald Trump since the inauguration means for the ‘special relationship’. Also, as the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares for a big speech on growth, does she have any new plans to boost the economy? And will they work?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
27 Jan 2025 English United Kingdom News

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