I agree on paper. But we’ve seen many time before “legally responsible” isn’t really a deterrent for some people in society. If there’s money to be made, made it will be!
All I’m saying is that if they suddenly approve the listing after the chancellor returns despite the lack of transparency I will not be surprised in the slightest.
I think most reasonable people that follow these things don’t think there is a special relationship. They know full well where the balance of power lies and how much of a shit USA gives about the UK (or anyone for that matter).
Not even Ireland has a special relationship with the US, and that would be the closest country I can think of that might be able to claim such a relationship. With their history, and currently a self avowed Irish American president in charge. The US has only one special relationship and that’s with itself. Always has been and always will be.