Leaked audio shocker: UK envoy says US ‘special relationship’ not with Britain, but another ally

Leaked audio of UK ambassador to the US, Sir Christian Turner, suggests the US 'special relationship' is with Israel rather than the UK, sparking political backlash. The remarks, made during a private discussion with students, highlight tensions in UK-US diplomacy amid strained relations between Trump and UK PM Keir Starmer. The UK government distanced itself from the comments, calling them informal and not reflective of official policy.