Starmer Congratulates Trump on ‘Historic Victory’ Amid UK Political Firestorm
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wasted no time congratulating Donald Trump on his “historic election victory.” He hailed the irreplaceable UK-US “special relationship” and vowed the two nations would keep working “shoulder to shoulder” defending their shared values of freedom, democracy, and enterprise. Starmer sees a booming future for British-American ties.
PMQs Showdown: Kemi Badenoch Fires at Starmer Over Trump Comments
In his first Parliament appearance since Trump’s win, Starmer faced a fiery grilling from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch during Prime Minister’s Questions. She slammed Labour past digs, highlighting David Lammy’s 2018 call of Trump as a “woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath.” Badenoch grilled Starmer on whether Lammy had apologised to Trump during a recent New York visit—and if not, demanded the PM do so instead.
Badenoch went further, urging Starmer to invite Trump to address Parliament on his next UK trip. She challenged the Prime Minister to ditch the “student politics” and prove he can handle grown-up diplomacy.
Starmer fired back, “I think the leader of the opposition is giving a masterclass on student politics,” to cheers from Labour MPs.
Despite the clash, Starmer confirmed his commitment to close ties with Trump’s team, focusing on growth, security, innovation, and tech.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Sounds Alarm Over Trump’s Return
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, no stranger to skirmishes with Trump, voiced Londoners’ concerns. He spotlighted worries over democracy, women’s rights, the Middle East, Ukraine, NATO, and climate change. Khan called on citizens to rededicate themselves to progressive causes promoting women’s rights, diversity, and environmental action.
Lammy, Farage Join Chorus of Trump Backers and Critics
- David Lammy also congratulated Trump publicly, calling the UK-US partnership “cherished” and expressing hope for ongoing cooperation, including with Ohio Senator JD Vance.
- Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, hailed Trump as a “genuine radical” who’s rallied unlikely allies like Elon Musk and a Kennedy family member. Farage predicts Musk will spearhead a fight against the “bureaucratic state,” tagging it as undemocratic and too powerful.
With Trump’s phoenix-like return rattling UK politics, Starmer faces a tough balancing act: uphold Britain’s progressive values at home while keeping the crucial US alliance strong.
