UK government rejects ambassador's remarks on US special relationship
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28
UK government rejects ambassador's remarks on US special relationship
7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28
The UK clarified that comments by its US ambassador, Christian Turner, suggesting the US's only special relationship is "probably Israel," do not represent official policy.
Turner also criticized the US political system for failing to hold Jeffrey Epstein's associates accountable, according to a Financial Times report citing a recording.
The government’s response seeks to reaffirm the importance of US-UK ties after Turner's remarks drew attention and echoed previous official disavowals of his statements.
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