London, March 4 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday invoked UK's special friendship in action to respond to the latest round of criticism from US President Donald Trump. Starmer said that hanging to Trump's words was not a sign of the relationship in action.

Addressing the UK Parliament Starmer said, "American planes are operating out of British bases. That is the special relationship in action. British jets are shooting down drones and missiles to protect American lives in the Middle East on our joint bases. That is the special relationship in action. Sharing intelligence every day to keep our people safe. That is the special relationship in action. Hanging on to President Trump's latest words is not the special relation...