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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the elections at the Prime Minister’s Questions at Westminster on 11 November. Reflecting on Norman Lamont’s recent meeting with Trump in New York, Starmer stated the “closest of allies” must work together on a peaceful, stable world and a strong economy. Conservatives’ Kemi Badenoch, on the other hand, questioned Lammy’s past criticisms of Trump and asked the Prime Minister how the election would affect UK policies on defence and trade. Badenoch also urged the Prime Minister to help secure a Parliament invitation for Trump. Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesperson asserted Lammy would retain the position of foreign secretary.
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney also congratulated the president-elect, while Nigel Farage encouraged May to offer a warm welcome to Trump and leverage the opportunity of friendship between both countries. Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Ed Davey, however, classed the election result as a “dark, dark day for people around the globe” and called for strengthening trade and defence cooperation across Europe to help protect Europe from Trump. Similarly, Labour Party’s leader Sadiq Khan weighed in saying, many Londoners would feel “anxious” and “fearful” of the outcome of the election. Meanwhile, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer denounced Trump as “a dangerous bigot, bully, and liar”.
However, the UK has shown interest in strengthening its trade partnership with the US, as the country represents the UK’s single largest trade partner. Since the Brexit referendum, UK leaders have struggled to create a stronger trade deal with the US with little progress seen so far. In response to Badenoch’s enquiry about future impressions on a US-UK trade deal, Sir Keir stressed they will discuss trade policies in the interest of “our economy
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