Boris Johnson meets US Secretary of State in attempt to build ties with Biden administration – as G7 foreign ministers meet |

Boris Johnson has met the US Secretary of State in an attempt to build ties with the new Biden administration – as G7 foreign ministers met ahead of June’s summit.

The prime minister hosted Antony Blinken in Downing Street as the United States and the UK forge a fresh relationship following Donald Trump’s term and as the UK tries to create new trade ties after Brexit.

Ahead of the discussions, Mr Blinken, who is in charge of US foreign affairs, said the US has “no closer ally, no closer partner” than the UK.