Keir Starmer stands firm against Donald Trump in address to the nation - READ IN FULL

Starmer delivers emergency address to counter Trump’s threats.

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Keir Starmer stands firm against Donald Trump in address to the nation - READ IN FULL

On 19 January 2026, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer convened an emergency press conference in London to confront escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and the United Kingdom and European Union. Starmer declared that the government would use the ‘full strength of the Government’ to protect Britain’s security, living standards and future. He rebuked any need for the United States to threaten British interests and reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to a stable partnership with NATO allies. Trump, meanwhile, had threatened to restrict trade and diplomatic ties, prompting a sharp response from Starmer. The address, broadcast nationwide across GB News, underscored the immediate need for diplomatic restraint and reinforced Britain’s stance on maintaining internal security while navigating external pressures.

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