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
