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I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on 4 July 2025 that he understands what US President Donald Trump cares about and has built a good personal relationship with him.
- The relationship began after Sir Keir’s initial conversation with Mr. Trump following an attempted shooting at a rally in July of the previous year and was further deepened when the President reached out to offer condolences after Sir Keir’s brother Nick passed away during the Christmas holiday period.
- Sir Keir highlighted shared family values as a foundation for connection and credited this relationship with helping to secure an agreement that lifted certain controversial US tariffs affecting UK industries.
- He acknowledged a recent humiliating climbdown on welfare reforms, where the government abandoned restricting eligibility for Personal Independence Payments following a 335 to 260 Commons vote amid a rebellion of 49 Labour MPs.
- Sir Keir said he will always carry responsibility as leader, insisted the government would come through stronger, and affirmed that building relationships with figures like Trump is always in the national interest.
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Keir Starmer says he understands what ‘anchors’ Donald Trump
The Prime Minister said it was ‘in the national interest’ for him to have a connection with the US president.
·Warrington, United Kingdom
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