Can Keir Starmer be everyone’s friend?

The last Conservative government often gave the impression of being no one’s friend.

Joe Biden was routinely accused of being anti-British (in part owing to his Irish heritage) And China was regularly labelled a “threat” Government insiders are hopeful that the UK may fare better under Trump than some expect.

But the more special treatment Britain enjoys, the harder it will be to deepen relations with the EU .