Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump agreed to meet “soon” in their first phone call since the US president ’s inauguration. In the 45-minute call, Sir Keir praised the US president for his “role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza”, Downing Street said.

The Prime Minister had previously pledged to increase the amount spent on the British military from 2.3% to 2.5% but had not set a deadline

US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has done a "very good job thus far" and that the pair have a "very good relationship". Asked by the BBC on board Air Force One about his relationship with Sir Keir, Trump added that they would be having a call "over the next 24 hours" - a conversation which has since taken place.

The Prime Minister's first call with Donald Trump since the US president's inauguration was "warm" and "constructive" and Sir Keir Starmer is looking forward to meeting him soon, Downing Street has said. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "It was a very warm call, and it was very constructive."

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said of the leaders’ chat: ‘It was a very warm call, and it was very constructive.’

US President Donald Trump has praised UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and commending his leadership. Trump acknowledged their differing political views but emphasised their strong relationship, revealing plans to speak with Starmer over the phone in the next 24 hours.

Sir Keir Starmer will reportedly resist pressure from Donald Trump to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. The Prime Minister had previously pledged to increase the amount spent on the British military from 2.3% to 2.5% but had not set a deadline.

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump stressed the importance of the close and warm ties between their countries and agreed to meet soon in a phone call, Downing Street has said.