Baroness Harriet Harman urges Starmer to invite Donald Trump on a state visit: ‘Time to face reality’ | Politics News
Labour peer Harriet Harman has urged Sir Keir Starmer to invite Donald Trump on a state visit after winning the US election, stating that he needs to “suck it up”.
The prime minister congratulated Mr Trump on his victory and expressed willingness to work with him in the future, despite previously criticizing Trump’s comments on various groups.
In a recent podcast, Baroness Harman emphasized the importance of the US for the UK’s economy and security, urging Sir Keir to move past any reservations and engage with Trump during his term.
Baroness Harman acknowledged that there was some hesitation in the UK upon Sir Keir’s congratulations to Trump, but defended the gesture as the right diplomatic move.
Theresa May welcomed Donald Trump to Downing Street in 2019. Pic: PA
Baroness Harman stressed the need for Mr. Trump to be invited on a state visit to the UK, emphasizing the US’s significance for the UK in terms of economy and security.
She recalled Mr. Trump’s previous state visit to the UK in 2019, which was met with protests and controversy.
During that visit, Mr. Trump was welcomed by then Prime Minister Theresa May, who faced challenges due to potential protests against him.
Despite the complexities, Baroness Harman believes that inviting Mr. Trump for a state visit and engaging in diplomacy with the US is crucial for the UK’s interests.
