General · 15 May 2026
Trump's surprising warning for Keir Starmer on PM prospects
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Pressure on Britain’s government is growing as questions rise over whether the prime minister can stay in power. During a flight back from China on Friday, Donald Trump said Keir Starmer would find it hard to remain in office unless he changed immigration and energy policies. Trump has repeatedly urged more North Sea drilling and criticised the government’s approach on energy.
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