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UK ambassador to the US Kim Darroch resigned last week

Trump exited Iran deal in 'act of vandalism' - Darroch

Britain's ambassador to the US has said Donald Trump abandoned the Iran nuclear deal in an "act of diplomatic vandalism" because it was agreed by his predecessor Barack Obama, according to the latest leaked cables.

World • 14 Jul 19

The delicate art of diplomacy in Trump's America

As one resident of Washington's Embassy Row packs his bags to return home, his neighbours are no doubt reflecting on what it all means for the delicate art of diplomacy in Donald Trump's America.

Analysis and Comment • 11 Jul 19

Kim Darroch reportedly said Donald Trump's presidency could 'crash and burn' and 'end in disgrace'

British ambassador to US resigns after memo leaks

The British ambassador to the United States has resigned following soured relations with Donald Trump's administration over leaked documents that described the US President and his government as "inept" and "uniquely dysfunctional".

World • 10 Jul 19

Donald Trump berated Theresa May's handling of Brexit negotiations

Trump derides UK ambassador as 'wacky', 'stupid'

US President Donald Trump has ramped up his criticism of Britain's ambassador, calling him 'wacky' and 'stupid' in a series of tweets as the row over the leaking of confidential memos continues.

US • 09 Jul 19

Kim Darroch's assessment of the Trump administration was leaked

May has 'full faith' in ambassador after Trump leaks

British Prime Minister Theresa May has "full faith" in the UK's ambassador to Washington but does not agree with all of his assessment of the Trump administration, Downing Street has said.

World • 08 Jul 19

Kim Darroch

Trump exited Iran deal in 'act of vandalism' - Darroch

The delicate art of diplomacy in Trump's America

British ambassador to US resigns after memo leaks

Trump derides UK ambassador as 'wacky', 'stupid'

May has 'full faith' in ambassador after Trump leaks

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