UK PM Congratulates Trump After Labour Supported Harris Campaign

Published NOV 7 2024·Updated NOV 8 2024

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Above: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, pictured on Nov. 6, 2024. Image credit: Frank Augstein/Contributor/WPA Pool via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The UK enjoys a historic relationship with the US — standing together on everything from defense and security to growth and prosperity. There's no doubt that the relationship will continue to prosper under the new leadership of Donald Trump.

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Establishment-critical narrative

Despite public statements to the contrary, it looks like Starmer has already burned his bridges with Trump. This is likely to leave the UK isolated on a number of issues and could have profound consequences for the country.

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