Donald Trump arrives in the UK on Tuesday for a historic second state visit, accompanied by his wife, Melania. The trip comes at a sensitive time for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is facing growing discontent from his own MPs and preparing for a crucial party conference speech.
The government is laying on a display of royal and military pageantry to impress the US president, while carefully managing his itinerary to avoid central London and sensitive topics such as immigration and free speech. The visit is seen as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties.
Key issues on the agenda include trade, defence, and international security, though officials are keen to steer clear of divisive domestic matters. The visit's success will be measured by the ability to maintain diplomatic harmony amid political pressures on both sides.
