On his US visit, Keir Starmer took advantage of a well-timed chance to meet other Nato leaders – not all natural allies
arrived at the Oval Office, Joe Biden was at the door to meet him. “Come on in, man,” the US president told him. The invitation was not simply to enter the heart of the White House, but also the major league of world leaders.
For Starmer, the visit could not have come at a better time. Just five days into office, and with a massive parliamentary majority of 174 under his belt, other leaders wanted to find out how he had done it, especially those facing political headwinds at home. “Everybody loves a winner,” said one official.
As well as striking personal relationships – Starmer’s preferred method of diplomacy – the summit also gave the prime minister the opportunity to show off his national security credentials to a domestic and international audience. But she also brought a human touch to an otherwise formal event: Starmer credits his wife and children for keeping him grounded. Aides said she hit it off, in particular, with Olena Zelenska, the Ukrainian president’s wife.Victoria Starmer, third from left, stands next to her husband, Keir Starmer, during an arrival ceremony at the South Portico of the White House.
Even Biden got in on the act, shaking Starmer’s hand in the Oval Office and declaring: “England. In the finals! I’ll tell you what – it’s all because of the prime minister.” Starmer laughed coyly and blushed.
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