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Mike Johnson Ignites the UK Parliament in First-Ever Address by a Sitting US House Speaker

Johnson addressed the U.K. Parliament and urged the two countries to defend shared principles and security.

Mike Johnson Ignites the UK Parliament in First-Ever Address by a Sitting US House Speaker
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House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the U.K. Parliament, an unprecedented invitation for a sitting U.S. House Speaker, during events marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. His speech emphasized U.S.-U.K. ties and urged both countries to defend shared principles and security.

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Speaker of the U.S. House delivering an address to the U.K. Parliament

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Donald Trump
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ALSO MENTIONED  Adolf Hitler, Nazi leader referenced in historical context; Jimmy Lai, British national detained in Hong Kong, cited in Johnson's remarks on free speech; Keir Starmer, U.K. Prime Minister whose remarks Johnson referenced; Sir Lindsay Hoyle, U.K. House of Commons Speaker who invited Johnson; Winston Churchill, Former British prime minister cited in Johnson's speech

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Mike Johnson Addresses British Parliament

Mike Johnson addressed the U.K. Parliament, emphasizing U.S.-U.K. ties and saying he hoped to ease tensions. Center and right-leaning coverage both describe the address as focused on relations with allies and cooperation. Center outlets place the speech amid tensions involving President Trump’s criticism of Britain and pressure over Greenland. Right-leaning outlets emphasize alliance-building and shared security, with one also highlighting the address as historic.

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