‘Know what is his role and is not’
The creation of myths comes much less naturally to Starmer, but it clearly sees some traces of similarities in their life stories. The PM places its own working class origins in OXTED, Surrey, just 30 miles from the place where Burnett, two years from his senior, grew up. “Keir recognizes the story of someone who has drawn the best party from his talents and is clearly a successful story,” added the same official.
Starmer apparently took advantage of Burnett’s knowledge on the operation of Trump. That night, according to Times, he gave useful advice on how to “navigate the White House” and had also been in close contact with McSweeney, the chief of staff of Starmer, since Christmas. The meeting at the Oval Office was largely considered in Great Britain as a success.
“Having Mark in place was essential to accelerate the usual phase of” getting to know you “of a new administration.
“Mark knows what is his role and it is not. He is not a decision maker, but he is a vital bridge for political decision -makers to ensure that the two parties speak the same language, the bad guys can be resolved and progress can be made.”
Burnett was there a fortnight later in the oval office on February 27, looking at, Starmer gave Trump an invitation from King Charles III for an “unprecedented” state visit.
It was a call to Trump’s Mega-ego, but it also showed a clever use of the royal family that President Monarch loves to strengthen the chances of Starmer to serve as a transatlantic courtier.
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