Despite the warm words between the pair, there is still much that could potentially divide them over the next four years.

Sir Keir Starmer will reportedly resist pressure from Donald Trump to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030. The Prime Minister had previously pledged to increase the amount spent on the British military from 2.3% to 2.5% but had not set a deadline.

I like him a lot’ - Sir Keir Starmer handed major boost as US president says UK prime minister is ‘a very good person’

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The call lasted 45 minutes and the two leaders discussed the release of Emily Damari, who was held by Hamas, as well as the two nations' economic relationship.

The talks came hours after the US president praised the Prime Minister for having done "a very good job thus far" and confirmed the pair were due to speak soon.

President Donald Trump praised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for doing a “very good job” during his first months in office and said they would talk by phone soon.

The US President spoke of his respect and affection for the royal family, with the leaders also discussing Gaza and the ties between Britain and the US.

US President Donald Trump said he gets on well with Keir Starmer - despite the UK being 'liberal, which is a bit different from me"- and said they would speak in the next 24 hours

The Prime Minister had previously pledged to increase the amount spent on the British military from 2.3% to 2.5% but had not set a deadline

The Prime Minister paid tribute to President Trump’s role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza.