No. 10 will likely see this US visit as a resounding success, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer managing to establish a genuine rapport with former President Donald Trump. Despite their stark differences, Trump appeared receptive to Starmer, reinforcing the idea that, for him, personal relationships are key.  

 

Ahead of the bilateral summit, those close to Starmer emphasized that the two leaders had developed a good relationship, with mutual respect and understanding. According to sources, the prime minister could speak candidly with Trump without fear of provoking a negative reaction. What unfolded confirmed this assessment—there was visible warmth between the two, and Trump appeared open to engaging with Starmer.  

 

For No. 10, this trip could not have gone better. One of the UK’s key priorities was securing US security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia, but Trump did not fully commit on that front. Despite this, Starmer will have much to discuss with European leaders at the upcoming London summit on Sunday.  

 

The most significant development from the press conference was the discussion on trade. Trump has been making headlines with threats of tariffs on US allies. While he did not explicitly rule out imposing tariffs on the UK, he expressed interest in negotiating a trade deal that might allow Britain to avoid them. This would be a major win for Starmer, who likely did not anticipate such a concession.

 

For a UK government eager to strengthen trade ties with the US to boost economic growth, this is a promising development. However, lingering questions remain over potential disagreements on key issues such as food standards and NHS access.  

 

Regardless of these challenges, Starmer will be pleased with how the visit unfolded. The trip not only bolstered his standing on the world stage but also positioned the UK favorably in ongoing negotiations with both the US and European allies.

 

Based on a report by Sky News  2025-03-01

 

 

Pass the sick bucket!

It was the letter from king Charles that brought success, Trump is a sycophant to the royal family. 

It is too bad that King Charles sent Donald Trump the letter.

 Trump should be considered a pariah by all world leaders and royal families.

IMO

The King's letter played to Trump's ego and got Starmer off the hook for now. 

Just now, Stargeezr said:

It is too bad that King Charles sent Donald Trump the letter.

 Trump should be considered a pariah by all world leaders and royal families.

IMO

Pragmatism beats morality any day. The Eu will now get a letter sent from the Dutch royal family.

The photo says it all.

 

Keep trying Keir.

 

Trump knows you a sucker.

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

The photo says it all.

 

Keep trying Keir.

 

Trump knows you a sucker.

Keir begging Trump for a trade deal.

did anyone watch the conversation? keir has been humiliated and cut off like a little boy ..

macron, keir and zelensky got a big fat middle finger

Good to see that Starmers's critics are reminded to use armour-piercing (AP) ammunition against his thick skin.

The Starmer haters just can't help themselves, can they? Rather than grudgingly accept that Starmer may have forged a good relationship with Trump and that can only be to the UK's benefit, instead there are snide comments.

 

We all have our bias but most of us are aware of them and try to mitigate against them.

 

Sadly, that clearly doesn't apply to everyone.

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

For No. 10, this trip could not have gone better. One of the UK’s key priorities was securing US security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia, but Trump did not fully commit on that front.

So, the trip could have gone better...? 

47 minutes ago, RayC said:

The Starmer haters just can't help themselves, can they? Rather than grudgingly accept that Starmer may have forged a good relationship with Trump and that can only be to the UK's benefit, instead there are snide comments.

 

We all have our bias but most of us are aware of them and try to mitigate against them.

 

Sadly, that clearly doesn't apply to everyone.

I thought you guys hated Trump?

king charles letter was for the epstein files .

Hahahahaha.

And David Lammy is in his job on merit.

Give me fuucking strength.

Builds rapor with Trump...take away the brown nose letter from chucky babe and he got nuffink.

47 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

I thought you guys hated Trump?

 

If you mean Brits, then some do, some don't.

 

In any event, he's President of the US so needs must.

Right wingers can't stand it when starmer does some good for the UK, suck it up losers.

It was the letter he handed Trump in the beginning the invitation from the king I watched the CNN with him in the Ukraine president Trump and vice president like ganged up on the poor guy next thing you know is Trump‘s gonna be saying that Ukraine started the war and they’ll probably start mimicking everything his friend Putin says Trump likes dictators he loves the guy in North Korea they sure love letters any dictator in the world Trump respect Myers America will never be the same with him I remember him saying from the first day he was gonna lower the price of eggs and everything it’s the exact opposite it’s bizarre world Easy you make these chairs everything’s gonna be more expensive our friends our neighbors they’re now our enemies our enemies are our friends up down down wow I’m so happy I live in Thailand TIT

3 hours ago, RayC said:

The Starmer haters just can't help themselves, can they? Rather than grudgingly accept that Starmer may have forged a good relationship with Trump and that can only be to the UK's benefit, instead there are snide comments.

Some of us remember the last time a Labour PM jumped into bed with a US president, Putin was centre stage then as well.

 

In Kuala Lumpur, after two years of investigation by the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Commission (KLWCC), a tribunal (the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal, or KLWCT) consisting of five judges with judicial and academic backgrounds reached a unanimous verdict that found George W Bush and Tony Blair guilty of crimes against peace, crimes against humanity, and genocide as a result of their roles in the Iraq War.

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2011/11/28/kuala-lumpur-tribunal-bush-and-blair-guilty

😂😂😂😂😱😱

2 hours ago, Black arab said:

Right wingers can't stand it when starmer does some good for the UK, suck it up losers.

What good is that?

7 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Keir begging Trump for a trade deal.

 

He looks like the college geek trying to get a photo with the prom queen to post on Facebook.

 

I can't blame Trump. If that melt came anywhere near me for a photo I'd lean away as well.

 

I just hope Trump and Vance told him some home truths behind closed doors. I suspect they did. 

11 hours ago, Stargeezr said:

It is too bad that King Charles sent Donald Trump the letter.

 Trump should be considered a pariah by all world leaders and royal families.

IMO

Unfortunately for King Charles, he has to do what the government tell him or ask him to do. I can't imagine for a moment that Charles is relishing the visit.

Just now, dantho said:

Unfortunately for King Charles, he has to do what the government tell him or ask him to do. I can't imagine for a moment that Charles is relishing the visit.

Charles is a climate crisis loser. Takes 5,000 flights and preaches climate change.

20 hours ago, Social Media said:

No. 10 will likely see this US visit as a resounding success, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer managing to establish a genuine rapport with former President Donald Trump. Despite their stark differences, Trump appeared receptive to Starmer, reinforcing the idea that, for him, personal relationships are key.  

Trump patted him on the head, gave him a biscuit, and showed him the door. 

I kind of hope it really was a success.  Maybe I'll wait for 6 months to a year, then look back to see if it was or not.

19 hours ago, sandyf said:

Some of us remember the last time a Labour PM jumped into bed with a US president, Putin was centre stage then as well.

 

In Kuala Lumpur, after two years of investigation by the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Commission (KLWCC), a tribunal (the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal, or KLWCT) consisting of five judges with judicial and academic backgrounds reached a unanimous verdict that found George W Bush and Tony Blair guilty of crimes against peace, crimes against humanity, and genocide as a result of their roles in the Iraq War.

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2011/11/28/kuala-lumpur-tribunal-bush-and-blair-guilty

 

Yes, shameful on Blair's part but I doubt that the Trump - Starmer relationship will be that close. However, time will tell.

21 hours ago, Black arab said:

Right wingers can't stand it when starmer does some good for the UK, suck it up losers.

 

That's because some right-wing posters on this forum are unable to see things in anything other than 'black and white' terms. 

 

A right-of-centre US president seemingly having a cordial relationship with a left-of-centre UK PM has confused them no end and thrown their world into disarray. Poor dears 

1 hour ago, RayC said:

 

That's because some right-wing posters on this forum are unable to see things in anything other than 'black and white' terms. 

 

A right-of-centre US president seemingly having a cordial relationship with a left-of-centre UK PM has confused them no end and thrown their world into disarray. Poor dears 

Give it a break,they fuucking hate each other.