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No 10 denies failing to defend Khan against Trump

The article discusses the ongoing tensions between the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and US President Donald Trump. It reports that the UK government has denied failing to defend Khan against Trump's attacks. The article notes that Trump has taken another swipe at Khan, describing him as a "disgusting mayor." This is the latest in a series of verbal attacks by Trump on Khan, which have been ongoing since the London mayor criticized the US president's policies. The UK government has denied that it has failed to defend Khan against these attacks, stating that it has consistently stood up for the mayor and his right to express his views. The article suggests that the government's handling of the situation has been a source of controversy, with some critics arguing that it has not done enough to support Khan. Overall, the article provides a concise summary of the ongoing dispute between Trump and Khan, and the UK government's response to it.

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Trump talks ‘complete nonsense’ about crime in London, says Met police commissioner – UK politics live

The Met police commissioner, Mark Rowley, has refuted claims made by former US President Donald Trump about crime in London, calling them "complete nonsense." Rowley stated that the capital is a safe city and that the claims of "no-go…

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Trump talks ‘complete nonsense’ about crime in London, says Met police commissioner – UK politics live

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What will be the cost of Keir Starmer’s new medicines deal with Donald Trump? British lives | Aditya Chakrabortty

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Trump attack on London mayor is wrong, says No 10

The UK government has criticized former US President Donald Trump's comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Trump's press secretary stated that Trump's remarks were "wrong". The criticism comes after Trump referred to…

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No 10 denies failing to defend Khan against Trump

The article discusses the ongoing tensions between the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and US President Donald Trump. It reports that the UK government has denied failing to defend Khan against Trump's attacks. The article…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianDec 12, 2025

The Met police commissioner, Mark Rowley, has refuted claims made by former US President Donald Trump about crime in London, calling them "complete nonsense." Rowley stated that the capital is a safe city and that the claims of "no-go…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianDec 11, 2025

The article discusses a new medicines deal between the governments of Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, which is being touted as a "world-beating deal" by the UK government. The deal will see more than £3 billion that could have been used for…

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The UK government has criticized former US President Donald Trump's comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Trump's press secretary stated that Trump's remarks were "wrong". The criticism comes after Trump referred to Khan as a "stone-cold…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCDec 9, 2025

The article discusses the ongoing tensions between the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and US President Donald Trump. It reports that the UK government has denied failing to defend Khan against Trump's attacks. The article notes that Trump…

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