Sir Keir Starmer says Labour will 'deal with' Donald Trump if he is elected president
17.02.2024 - 16:51
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Sir Keir Starmer said his party would deal with Donald Trump if the United States chooses him as the next president.
The Labour Party leader's comments come amid speculation about what impact a second term of Trump could have on NATO and the relationship between the two nations. On Saturday, Sir Keir attended the Munich Security Conference in Germany alongside politicians from around the globe and emphasized the importance of NATO and defence for his party.
It is the first time a Labour leader has made such a trip since 2010. Sir Keir was joined by David Lammy, the Shadow Foreign Secretary, and John Healey, the Shadow Defence Secretary.
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Sir Keir was questioned about the concerns brewing in some countries over the possibility of increased American isolationism if Donald Trump makes a comeback in the White House. His remarks followed a renewed plea by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urging western powers, especially Washington, to continue their assistance to Kyiv in the latter's battle against Russia.
Sir Keir told BBC News: "One of the issues that everybody here in the Munich Security Conference is discussing is what the various elections across the globe will mean for security in the future.
"I think there is a feeling that the challenge will enhance as we go forward, and that Europe needs to stand together and talk about the defence not just now but for the future.
"Now, obviously, as you would expect, if we're elected into government, we will deal with whoever the American people choose to be their president. But of course, we redouble our commitment to Nato."