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Starmer, Keir

Trump Tells Starmer to Cut Immigration, Taxes and Crime for Election Win

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US President Donald Trump yesterday gave Sir Keir Starmer the formula for winning the next election - cutting immigration, taxes, crime, and getting Britain out of wars. Trump, who was welcoming Starmer to his golf course in Scotland, told him to "keep us safe" and to stop the "crime" in the UK. He said: "Low taxes, keep us safe, keep us out of wars, stop the crime and, in your case, there's a big immigration component." This comes as Labour's opinion poll lead over Reform UK has narrowed, with the party's immigration policy under fire. The President's advice to Starmer comes ahead of the next Budget, when the PM is expected to raise taxes. Despite the challenges, Trump remains a key ally for the PM, who has offered him a second state visit and a historic trade deal.

Key Takeaways:

  • US President Donald Trump has given Sir Keir Starmer the formula for winning the next election: cutting immigration, taxes, crime, and getting Britain out of wars.
  • Trump has warned that "bad people" are coming to Britain on small boats, saying they are probably "loaded with murderers, drug dealers, and thieves".
  • Channel crossings have increased by 50% this year, with 35,000 deportations carried out since Starmer was elected, although only a tiny fraction are believed to be small boat migrants.
  • Trump has attacked Labour's London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, saying he is a "nasty person" who has done a "terrible job".
  • The President has also criticized Labour's Net Zero policy, suggesting that the PM should lift the ban on new North Sea oil and gas drilling licences.
  • Trump has praised King Charles, saying he is a "great guy, great person" and has a second state visit arranged for September.
  • The number of Channel crossings has increased by 50% this year (1).
  • 35,000 deportations have been carried out since Sir Keir Starmer was elected (2).
  • Only a tiny fraction of these removals are believed to be small boat migrants (3).

Sources:

  • (1) "Channel crossings are up 50 per cent this year under Labour"
  • (2) "Sir Keir trumpeted his recently signed returns deal with France and the 35,000 deportations carried out since he was elected."
  • (3) "Only a tiny fraction of these removals are believed to be small boat migrants, with the majority foreign offenders."

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