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Amid the row over Ambassador Darroch's alleged remarks with regard to the Trump White House, Downing Street has come out in defence of it's man in Washington.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48917307

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jomsim · 26-30, M

It's a bit embarrassing to have it leaked, but most of what was said is very similar to what White House staff and former staff have themselves contested.

I'd be very curious to know who stands to benefit from the leak, especially given that within a week or two, Darroch could have been legitimately replaced as an act of a new government.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@jomsim I wondered if it were something of a 'pre-Johnson-possible-trouble-brewing-shot-across-the-bows' kinda thing rather than a show of a real rift between both countries.

jomsim · 26-30, M

@Picklebobble2 Entirely possible. I have no idea what the next few years are going to hold.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@jomsim Lot of us in that boat !

ThePerfectUsername · 70-79, M

From my point of view the British people benefit hugely from the knowledge that our despite our messed up government the one thing they're NOT willing to do is suppress the richly deserved criticism of a man like Trump. @jomsim

jomsim · 26-30, M

@ThePerfectUsername I have to admit, I was glad that behind the diplomacy there is still room for private truth-telling.

ThePerfectUsername · 70-79, M

Exactly. @jomsim