Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.Appearing on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Cooper said: "It won't surprise you that we don't agree with President Trump on every issue."It's the prime minister's job to "take decisions in the UK's national interest... not in the interest of any other country", she added.In a social media post, the US president had earlier said the UK was considering sending aircraft carriers to the Middle East. He appeared dismissive of the move, writing: "We don't need people that join Wars after we've already won!"
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UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump regarding the UK's approach to the conflict in Iran. Speaking on Sunday, Cooper stated that the UK does not agree with Trump on every issue and emphasized that the Prime Minister's decisions are based on the UK's national interest.
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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump regarding the UK's approach to the conflict in Iran. Speaking on Sunday, Cooper stated that the UK does not agree with Trump on every issue and emphasized that the Prime Minister's decisions are based on the UK's national interest. Trump had earlier criticized the UK's potential deployment of aircraft carriers to the Middle East in a social media post. Cooper's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the UK's role in addressing the conflict and its relationship with the United States. The exchange highlights differing perspectives between the two countries on foreign policy matters.
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President Trump said the UK was considering sending aircraft carriers to the Middle East.
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President Trump criticized the UK's response to the conflict in Iran.
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The prime minister's job is to take decisions in the UK's national interest.
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Yvette Cooper said the UK does not agree with President Trump on every issue.
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President Trump appeared dismissive of the UK sending aircraft carriers.
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