Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump on ‘historic’ election victory and says ‘I look forward to working with you’
SIR Keir Starmer this morning congratulated Donald Trump on his sweeping election victory.
In a written statement, the PM declared he looks forward to working with the incoming President and continuing to foster the US-UK “special relationship”.
Sir Keir said: “Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.
“As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.
“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”
Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who has accused Trump of being a “neo-nazi”, a “woman hater” and the “KKK”, also offered congratulations.
He said: “Congratulations to Donald Trump on your victory.
“The UK has no greater friend than the US, with the special relationship being cherished on both sides of the Atlantic for more than 80 years.
“We look forward to working with you and JD Vance in the years ahead.”
Other world leaders joined Sir Keir in lauding the Republican win, with Trump ally Benjamin Netanyahu one of the first out to bat.
The Israeli PM said: “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!
“Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.
“This is a huge victory!”
French President Emmanuel Macron said: “Congratulations, President Donald Trump.
It comes as…
- Donald Trump took to the stage in Florida to celebrate his election as the 47th President of the United States.
- JD Vance said the victory is the “greatest political comeback in American history.”
- Kamala Harris refused to speak to the media as Trump took the lead.
- Harris’ team said the Vice President will speak on Wednesday.
- Trump won battleground states Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, according to the AP.
- Trump’s team started to celebrate early with a chant when he won North Carolina.
- Republicans took control of the Senate after Ted Cruz was re-elected in Texas.
- Firefighters were forced to help recount 30,000 votes when polls faced election night chaos.
“Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine.
“With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
The outpouring of government niceties comes just weeks after Trump accused Labour of “foreign interference” in the US election.
The incumbent President’s campaign team filed a Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaint, claiming Sir Keir’s party was helping field volunteers to the States to campaign for Kamala Harris.
Labour insisted any party activist taking part in leafletting was doing so in a personal capacity.
In a bid to kickstart relations between the UK government and Republicans, Sir Keir met with Trump for the first time in New York in September.
The pair had dinner and “discussed the longstanding friendship between the UK and the US”.