Keir Starmer: Of course the US under Donald Trump’s leadership is a ‘reliable ally’

Keir Starmer has reiterated his view that the United States under the leadership of president Donald Trump is a “reliable ally”.

The prime minister said that the United Kingdom works with the US “on defence, on security and on intelligence”, adding: “We have done for many, many years.”

The comment came as Starmer was questioned by Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, who condemned president Trump’s decision to suspend all military aid to Ukraine.

Davey said: “President Trump has removed military aid from Ukraine and said that the British cannot share American intelligence with Kyiv.

“Both those decisions mean more brave Ukrainians will die and further embolden Vladimir Putin. So can the prime minister tell the House – does he still believe that president Trump is a reliable ally? “

Starmer responded: “We work very closely with the United States on defence, on security and on intelligence.

“We have done for many, many years. We are intertwined. And, of course, they are a reliable ally – we are operating on that basis, day in, day out across the world.”

He added: “Obviously, our main focus, our only focus is on a lasting peace in Ukraine. There are many moving parts. There are many discussions to be had.

“But what I’m doing is staying focussed on what I think is the single most important outcome, which is a lasting peace in Ukraine, which is good for Ukraine, for Europe, and of course, essential for the United Kingdom.”

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