Eoin Michael Heaney : Recent events including the Gulf oil spill and another confrontation between the UK and Argentina over the Falkland Islands have prompted the British press to lament the demise of the Special Relationship. But in fact, the success of the partnership is all down to personality and always has been.
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Obama said to favour Brown’s substance over David Cameron’s ‘sizzle’ although the White House denies the claims. ++ The private meeting between Obama and Cameron earlier this year shows how important the President sees ties with the British opposition. ++ “Cameron’s growth on the job has enabled Obama to stamp him ‘substantive’.” ++ US priorities
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