Barack Obama was given Nick Clegg today during the US President’s visit to the UK. The exchange of gifts between heads of state is a well-established tradition, although Cameron is thought to be the first prime minister to give a Liberal Democrat.
Posted: May 25th, 2011
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‘It seemed like the kindest thing to do’ explained Britain’s European relative Germany. ‘He kept trying to pretend that he was still one of the big boys, entering into military campaigns he couldn’t really afford and acting like he was still one of the major world economies. It was so sad.’
Posted: Mar 23rd, 2011
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The French government has admitted to private doubts about the UK’s commitment to the recent military pact between the two countries, after British defence secretary Liam Fox announced that the first UK-French joint military exercise will be called ‘Operation Crabtree’.
Posted: Nov 18th, 2010
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As coalition talks continue, an alien conquest of Britain has been averted after nobody could fulfil the invaders’ initial ultimatum to ‘Take us to your leader’.
Posted: May 10th, 2010
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Speculation has been rife that the two country’s ‘special relationship’ has been on the rocks since last year when the US refused to speak to the UK at the G20 summit and was pictured in talks with a number of other countries.
Posted: Mar 10th, 2010
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