Starmer Optimistic On UK US Relationship With Trump Again

Keir Starmer insists the “particular relationship” between the UK and America “will proceed to flourish for years to return” as Donald Trump heads again to the White Home.

The maverick Republican shall be sworn in for a second time as US president in Washington DC on Monday, 4 years after his supporters tried to stage a coup after he was defeated by Joe Biden.

Critics warned that Trump’s return to the Oval Workplace poses a menace to Britain’s nationwide safety in addition to the worldwide financial system.

However sending his “warmest congratulations” to Trump, the prime minister stated it was an amazing alternative to strengthen the bonds that exist already between the 2 nations.

Starmer stated: “It’s a uniquely shut bond. Collectively, we have now defended the world from tyranny and labored in the direction of our mutual safety and prosperity.

“With President Trump’s longstanding affection and historic ties to the UK, I do know that depth of friendship will proceed. The UK and United States will work collectively to make sure the success of each our nations and ship for folks on each side of the Atlantic.”

He added: “We are going to proceed to construct upon the unshakeable foundations of our historic alliance as we deal with collectively the worldwide challenges we face and take our partnership to the following degree targeted on shared alternatives forward for development.

“I look ahead to our subsequent assembly as we proceed our shared mission to make sure the peace, prosperity and safety of our two nice nations.

“The particular relationship between the UK and United States will proceed to flourish for years to return.”

However Lib Dem chief Ed Davey stated Trump’s return “shall be deeply worrying for thousands and thousands of individuals within the UK and around the globe”.

“With a president who guarantees commerce wars, undermines Nato and praises Vladimir Putin, the threats to our nationwide safety and our financial system are clear,” he stated.

“The UK should lead on the world stage once more, standing up for our pursuits by working carefully with different nations – above all our European neighbours.

“Whereas Nigel Farage toadies as much as Donald Trump and Elon Musk in Washington, Liberal Democrats are working laborious for our communities right here within the UK.

“We are going to press the Authorities to be way more bold and optimistic in fixing our relationship with Europe, to strengthen Britain’s hand with regards to coping with Trump.”