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US president Joe Biden hailed Sir Keir Starmer as he congratulated him on his election win and insisted there is “no doubt” the special relationship would continue. The 81-year-old rang the new Prime Minister to commend the Labour leader on his “hell of a victory”. “Mr Prime Minister, congratulations,” Biden told Starmer while aboard Air Force One on Friday. “What a hell of a victory! Congratulations,” he said as the Labour leader began to smile. The Prime Minister laughed and thanked him, before adding: “It’s been a long night and day, I’ve been busy appointing my Cabinet during the course of…

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