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Trump and Starmer announce signing of historic US and UK trade dealDonald Trump has urged Sir Keir Starmer to slash taxes and immigration to defeat Nigel Farage at the next election.Speaking at his Turnberry golf course ball room in South Ayrshire on Monday, Mr Trump described both the PM and Reform UK leader as “friends”.“The one who cuts taxes the most, the one who gives you the lowest energy prices, the one who keeps you out of wars tend to win,” he said.”Low taxes, keep us safe, keep us out of wars….And in your case a big immigration component.” He also said he thought he won the US election because of immigration.Earlier, Mr Trump praised Sir Keir Starmer’s efforts to reduce immigration via small boat crossings as a “fantastic thing” as the two leaders met in Scotland.Mr Trump said he knew “nothing about the boats” while meeting the PM at his Turnberry golf resort on Monday, but said “my hats are off to you” if the UK was trying to reduce immigration.Watch: Trump praises Starmer’s ‘beautiful wife’ during talks in ScotlandTrump praises Starmer’s ‘beautiful wife’ during talks in ScotlandAlexander Butler28 July 2025 15:34Trump gives Starmer the green light to recognise a Palestinian stateAlexander Butler28 July 2025 15:26Trump praises GB News reporter for asking ‘such nice questions’Donald Trump has praised a GB News reporter for asking “such nice questions” at his press conference with Sir Keir Starmer.The US president interrupted the broadcaster’s Bev Turner to ask which outlet she is from.“Who are you with? Who are you with? Because you are asking such nice questions,” he said.Alexander Butler28 July 2025 15:16Trump tells Starmer to cut taxes and tackle immigration to win the next electionDonald Trump has advised Keir Starmer to cut taxes and tackle immigration to beat Nigel Farage at the next election.Asked about the Reform UK and Labour leaders, he said: “The one who cuts taxes the most, the one who gives you the lowest energy prices, the one who keeps you out of wars,” tend to win.“Low taxes, keep us safe, keep us out of wars….And in your case a big immigration component,” he added.He also said he thought he had won his election to the White House because of immigration.Alexander Butler28 July 2025 15:05Watch: Trump Praises Starmer’s ‘Beautiful Wife’ During Talks In ScotlandTrump Praises Starmer’s ‘Beautiful Wife’ During Talks In ScotlandAlexander Butler28 July 2025 14:59Rolls Royce nuclear plants ‘sound pretty good’, Trump saysRolls Royce nuclear power plants sound “pretty good”, Donald Trump has said, in an awkward moment which suggested he is unaware of the company’s long-standing status supplying reactors to the Royal Navy.The US president said: “We also discussed inside that we are, you know, there’s a whole new thing happening with regard to energy, from nuclear, and the Prime Minister is looking at that very strongly.““And I know you have Rolls Royce nuclear plants, that sounds pretty good, right? “I love that. What a great brand that is.”The remark comes despite Rolls Royce having long designed, built and maintained reactors for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.Alexander Butler28 July 2025 14:51Trump calls King Charles a ‘great guy’Donald Trump has said he is looking forward to his unprecedented second state visit to the UK in September, calling King Charles a ‘great guy’.He told reporters: “I am a big fan of King Charles… a great guy, a great person … a very, very successful man”.He also praised the King as “very committed to the relationship” between the UK and the US.And he described the Royal Family as “really great people”, saying the UK was lucky to have them.US President Donald Trump and Charles, then the Prince of Wales, in 2019 (Chris Jackson/PA) More

Donald Trump has given Keir Starmer the green light to go ahead and recognise the state of Palestine.It came as the prime minister met with the US president at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland for crucial talks on the Middle East crisis, trade and Ukraine.Speaking to journalists ahead of their meeting in Scotland, the US president took a very different tone to his secretary of state Marco Rubio who last Friday condemned French president Emmanuel Macron for going ahead in recognising Palestine.President Trump and Sir Keir appeared to be on the same page in wanting to end the hunger in the besieged territory, with the UK set to lead a new peace process with American support.On the political issue vexing Sir Keir Starmer over recognising Palestine as a state, Mr Trump said: “I’m not going to take a position. I don’t mind him [Sir Keir] taking a position. I’m looking to getting people fed right now. That’s the number one position, because you have a lot of starving people.”He also made it very clear that he does not agree with Benjamin Netanyahu, after the Israeli PM claimed “nobody is starving in Gaza”.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (left) is greeted by US President Donald Trump at his Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire (Chris Furlong/PA) More

The England men’s football team should “take a lesson” from the Lionesses, Sir Keir Starmer has said, following their dramatic Euro 2025 victory. England became European champions again on Sunday evening after defeating Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout in Basel.The prime minister – who is a football fan himself – said the Lionesses have “captured the hearts of the nation”, adding the team are an inspiration for young people across the country.The Lionesses will be welcomed by an open-top bus parade (Nick Potts/PA) More

Keir Starmer will go into his emergency cabinet meeting this week under immense political pressure to change government policy and recognise a Palestinian state.The question which will be troubling the prime minister though will not be whether he wants to recognise Palestine as a country, but determining when formal recognition will have maximum effect.The problem is that recognising a state is a one-time move. Unlike a Brexit agreement or a trade deal, there is no going back to rework some of the details further down the line – with this, there is no room for error.Sir Keir Starmer has an emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza this week (PA) More

Jeremy Corbyn is far more popular among young voters than Sir Keir Starmer, new polling has indicated, suggesting that Labour’s decision to extend the vote to 16 and 17 year olds could backfire.While both leaders remain deeply unpopular among the public, there is a surge in support for Sir Keir’s predecessor among those aged 18-24, a new poll has shown. The survey comes just days after Mr Corbyn launched his own political party alongside former left-wing Labour MP Zarah Sultana. Jeremy Corbyn is more popular among young voters than Sir Keir Starmer More

Sir Keir Starmer will recall his cabinet from their summer break for an emergency meeting on the Gaza crisis after coming under growing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state and amid mounting concern over humanitarian conditions in the region. Ministers, who are in a summer recess until September 1, are expected to reconvene this week to discuss the situation in the Middle East.It comes after peace talks came to a standstill last week after Washington and Israel recalled negotiating teams from Qatar, with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff blaming Hamas for a “lack of desire” to reach an agreement.Since then, Israel has promised military pauses in three populated areas of Gaza to allow designated UN convoys of aid to reach desperate Palestinians.Sir Keir Starmer will discuss the crisis with Donald Trump More

Sir Keir Starmer will plead with Donald Trump to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza and end the suffering of thousands of Palestinians when he meets with the US president in Scotland on Monday.The growing crisis in the Middle East will top the agenda when the two hold their bilateral meeting at President Trump’s Turnberry golf course in Ayrshire, with the prime minister under immense political pressure to change the UK’s policy on recognising Palestine as a state.It comes after the IDF announced a “tactical pause” in fighting to allow aid to get in, with thousands of people trapped in Gaza facing mass starvation. On Sunday, Jordan and the UAE carried out the first airdrops of food and essential supplies.The president will meet with prime minister Keir Starmer during his visit to Scotland More