Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with Donald Trump in a phone call this evening. As part of the conversation, the prime minister urged the president-elect to 'stand together with Ukraine'.
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken on the telephone tonight.As part of the conversation, the PM 'reiterated the need for allies to stand together with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and to ensure Ukraine is in the strongest possible position'.A Downing Street spokesperson said: 'The prime minister spoke to President-elect Donald Trump this afternoon from Downing Street.
'Both agreed on their joint ambition to strengthen the close and historic relationship between the UK and the US. They looked forward to working together on shared priorities, including international security and delivering economic growth and prosperity. 'Turning to global conflicts, the prime minister reiterated the need for allies to stand together with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and to ensure Ukraine is in the strongest possible position.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
You could be forgiven for thinking Sir Keir Starmer is trying to wind up Donald Trump...Why world is paying dearly for absurd 76-day gap between Trump’s win & him taking office…are we now headed for WW3?
Read more »
Sir Keir Starmer's 'plan for change' - what is it and why now?The prime minister won big in the summer but is struggling to punch through. On Thursday, he will reveal a checklist by which voters can judge him come the next general election.
Read more »
Sir Keir Starmer Faces Criticism for Not Addressing Migration as Crossings Hit 20,000Sir Keir Starmer has been criticized for not including migration reduction in his targets, with over 20,000 migrants crossing the Channel on his watch. This figure highlights the challenge of handling migration, as the government prepares to unveil new measures that do not include numerical targets on migration.
Read more »
Sir Keir Starmer Slammed for 'Obfuscating' During PMQsSir Keir Starmer faced backlash for dodging questions about ex-Cabinet minister Louise Haigh's fraud conviction during Prime Minister's Questions. Haigh's resignation marked the first Cabinet casualty under Starmer's premiership, increasing pressure on his already struggling government.
Read more »
Major DWP benefits changes announced by Sir Keir StarmerWork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will launch a package of new legislation
Read more »
Labour is 'absolutely not' engaged in class war, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insistsLabour is 'absolutely not' engaged in a class war, the prime minister has said.
Read more »