‘There’s a rocky time ahead’: UK government prepares to navigate Trump’s second term
Despite recent praise from Trump, No 10 insiders know how risky dealing with the unpredictable president can be
The sight of Donald Trump signing a flurry of executive orders with his black Sharpie in front of the Maga faithful after his inauguration inspired envy and concern in equal measure inside the UK government.
Cabinet ministers have been impressed by the new US president “cracking on” with bold – and often controversial – election promises. “We could do with a bit more of that here,” one told the Guardian.
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