Keir Starmer Defends David Lammy Despite Trump Insults

David Lammy

British politician (born 1972) Donald Trump

president of the United States from 2017 to 2021

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Sir Keir Starmer backs David Lammy amidst ongoing scrutiny over past remarks about Donald Trump.
Kemi Badenoch questions Starmer's stance on Trump due to Lammy's previous insults.
Starmer emphasizes a positive relationship with the incoming U.S. president, signaling a potential shift in Labour's approach.

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Keir Starmer continues to support David Lammy, the foreign secretary, who previously made derogatory remarks about Donald Trump. This support comes as Trump is set to resume a prominent role in U.S. politics following his election. During a recent session of Prime Minister’s Questions, Kemi Badenoch criticized Starmer for not addressing past offenses, specifically referencing Lammy's characterizations of Trump. Despite these criticisms, Starmer expressed confidence in Lammy's relationship with the U.S. president-elect. Starmer's comments arrive in a charged political climate, where past criticisms of Trump are scrutinized as the former president's influence resurges on the global stage.

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