Free speech lives here. Enjoy journalism that’s proud to share your values. Enjoy a full year’s access to The Telegraph for £29. |  | Rob Crilly Chief US Correspondent | As president Donald Trump flew home from the UK, he could not help but bubble with enthusiasm at the beauty of his state banquet at Windsor Castle.
“I watched a little bit last night,” the television-viewer-in-chief told reporters on Air Force One. “It looks so beautiful, like from a different age, not an age of trouble.”
Insiders said he had been thoroughly wowed by the trip and plans are afoot to reciprocate, by inviting the King to visit the US, The Telegraph can reveal.
A White House source said the trip was in the early stages of planning, adding: “It was a really fantastic trip. The British know how to do this perfectly. They set the bar high for their trip to see us.”
Wednesday was filled with pageantry at Windsor Castle while Thursday brought diplomacy, as Mr Trump sat down with the Prime Minister at Chequers, his country residence. It also brought peril in the form of a press conference. Would Mr Trump be able to resist taking a dig at Sir Keir over threats to free speech in the UK? Would differences over Ukraine and Gaza overshadow the entire trip?
Even worse, who might be more embarrassed by questions about Lord Mandelson, sacked last week for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the paedophile financier?
The president took the bait with a question about illegal migration, urging Sir Keir to use the military just as he had done to great effect in the US. They rather agreed to differ over Gaza and energy policy.
But Mr Trump completely ignored a question about free speech in the UK and sidestepped another about Lord Mandelson, whom he claimed not to know.
For all his differences with a Labour Prime Minister, Mr Trump was happy to play the gracious guest and go out of his way to avoid causing trouble.
Read my full analysis here ➤
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US president: I banned Sadiq Khan from state visit events ➤ | | Andy Burnham speaking on BBC Radio Manchester yesterday | | Daniel Martin and Tony Diver Deputy Political Editor, Associate Political Editor | After days of speculation, Andy Burnham has come close to admitting that he is thinking of challenging Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.
The Prime Minister’s star has never been dimmer after two painful resignations from his struggling government. And with Angela Rayner out of the picture, rebellious Labour MPs have only one man in their sights: the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
For the past week, as The Telegraph gathered more and more details of his growing support, Mr Burnham has remained studiously quiet.
But interviewed on BBC Radio Manchester yesterday, he finally let the cat out of the bag. He declined to commit to seeing out his full term as mayor, and admitted: “I have never ruled out going back to Westminster.”
Because he is no longer an MP, Mr Burnham would have to first win a by-election to fight for the leadership post.
His supporters will be stepping up their efforts to persuade an MP to move aside for him.
Yet there is one thing that might make the PM smile.
Earlier this week we brought you news of Tory infighting, but yesterday Jeremy Corbyn and the hard-Left went one step better.
Mr Corbyn’s new “Your Party” has fallen into disarray after a public spat between him and Zarah Sultana, the party’s co-founder. Ms Sultana says the party has become a “sexist boys club”, while Mr Corbyn says she set up an unauthorised membership portal offering £55-a-year subscriptions.
It’s not a good start for a party yet to choose a name or any policies.
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It’s not often that I find myself in need of a new suit, but when the situation arises I invariably fail to heed the advice that you get what you pay for. As with wine at restaurants, I tend to go for the second-cheapest option (famously astute).
Next time, though, it will be different. Next time I will recall the wisdom of Telegraph readers – and, in particular, your responses to our article about the Duke of Richmond and his indestructible tailoring.
Charles Irving-Swift reported that “my first suit, a country three-piece tweed affair, was made for me by an English tailor when I was 21 years old. I am still wearing it 50 years later, although it is a little tight in places.”
Ah yes, that. Do old-school tailors ever work with elasticated fabrics?
Don’t scrimp on your footwear either, counselled Duncan Reeves: “I wear not only a suit and a blazer from Savile Row dating back 50 years, but also shoes from Jermyn Street dating back 70. They cost five guineas and are still in great nick. They seemed pricey at the time but quality is cheap in the long run.”
Edward Coomber added: “My mother gave me a scarf when I left school in 1965. It has kept me warm through university, commuting to work, many a winter while driving my sports cars and, finally, while gardening. It only has two holes and I still wear it, although there’s no label to tell me what it’s made from.” What’s the longest-serving item in your wardrobe? Let me know here, or join the debate on our Your Say page, exclusively on The Telegraph app. | Plan your day with the telegraph | Set your alarm to catch up with journalists on the Your Say page and listen to their analysis on our latest podcasts.
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