Angela Rayner speaks to JD Vance about ‘special relationship’ after election win

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Angela Rayner has spoken to US Vice President-elect JD Vance, a day after he won election to the White House as Donald Trump’s running mate. The Deputy Prime Minister posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that it was “good to speak” to the Ohio senator in the latest sign of the UK Government trying to build relations with the incoming US administration. “We spoke about our plans for the future and how, working together, we build on the special relationship between our great countries.” It comes after Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Mr Trump on Wednesday after his election win. Downing Street said: “The Prime Minister offered his hearty congratulations and said he looked forward to working closely with President-elect Trump across all areas of the special relationship.” Sir Keir met Mr Trump during a visit to New York in September, where they had dinner at Trump Tower, along with Foreign Secretary David Lammy.