Categories Selected Articles How Starmer’s groundwork paid off with Trump on historic US trip Post author By Post date February 28, 2025 Spread the love Flattery, family talk and ‘don’t poke the bear’ — the prime minister’s successful meeting with the president was the result of months of preparation and careful tactics Spread the love ← ‘Tea with a side of flattery’: what US papers say about Starmer’s meeting with Trump → ‘That’s Enough’: Irritated Trump Interrupts Starmer & Shuts Reporter At News Conference