It’s been billed as one of the most important meetings between a British prime minister and a US president in decades.

But Keir Starmer and Donald Trump - the strait-laced Leftie lawyer and the maverick, mouthy businessman - almost couldn’t be more different.

As he arrives in Washington, Kamal and Camilla set out which cards the PM has in his deck - not least finally setting out a plan to reach 2.5% of GDP on defence - and ask if he has the political skill to play them.

They also consider whether Starmer can handle Trump’s unpredictability and put his personal sensitivities aside to forge a strong relationship with the President.

Later, our hosts reflect on their own memories of travelling in the PM’s press pack, and what lessons Starmer can take from his predecessors. Yes, even Theresa May…

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Starmer v Trump: Can the PM pull it off?

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Starmer v Trump: Can the PM pull it off?