Britain’s political and diplomatic circles are enraged over UK envoy Kim Darroch's resignation
Kim Darroch resigned as UK ambassador to the US after his memos characterising US President Donald Trump and his administration as"inept" and"dysfunctional" were leaked, enraging London's political and diplomatic class.
Memos from Kim Darroch were leaked to a British Sunday newspaper, infuriating Trump who launched a stinging Twitter attack on both the envoy and British Prime Minister Theresa May who had given him her full support. "I want to put an end to that speculation," he added. " The current situation is making it impossible for me to carry out my role as I would like."
"I have told him it is a matter of great regret that he has felt it necessary to leave his position as ambassador to Washington," she said. "The whole cabinet rightly gave its full support to Sir Kim on Tuesday."how to do that deal, but she went her own foolish way-was unable to get it done. A disaster! I don’t know the Ambassador but have been told he is a pompous fool. Tell him the USA now has the best Economy & Military anywhere in the World, by far...
Senior figures in May's government and the opposition Labour Party accused Boris Johnson, favourite to be next prime minister, of contributing to the resignation by failing to back Darroch."I have spoken to Sir Kim Darroch, I have told him it is a matter of great regret that he has felt it necessary to leave his position as ambassador to Washington," May told the House of Commons as lawmakers shouted "shame" and "disgrace".
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