General · 28 April 2026
UK ambassador says Israel, not Britain, holds America's special relationship
The UK government is distancing itself from remarks by its new US ambassador regarding Britain's "special relationship" with America. Christian Turner, who started in February, privately told students he believes Israel now holds this unique bond with the United States. He described Britain's historical link as "quite nostalgic" and carrying "a lot of baggage," prompting the Foreign Office to clarify his "private comments" aren't government policy.
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