Donald Trump has warned Sir Keir Starmer that he is “windmilling the country to death” and declined to call for the Prime Minister’s resignation, stating that it was up to him whether to stay in office. The US president also urged the UK to adopt a tougher stance on immigration.
Trump’s Remarks at the White House
Speaking at the White House before departing for China, Mr Trump said: “Well, my advice to him has always been, open up your oil in the North Sea. You have one of the great oil finds anywhere in the world, and you’re not using it. They’re not allowed to use it, and it’s one of the best in the world, among the best oils in the world. Open up your oil in the North Sea and get tough on immigration. Europe is being very, very hurt by immigration all over Europe.”
Advice on Resignation and Energy
When asked whether the Prime Minister should resign, Mr Trump responded: “That’s up to him, but I told him from day one, you’re getting killed on energy. You’re windmilling your country to death. Open up the North Sea. You have one of the greatest sources of energy in the world.”
The comments come amid ongoing political turmoil in the UK, with four ministers resigning and Labour MPs divided over calls for Starmer to step down. Wes Streeting is set to meet with the Prime Minister as the crisis deepens.
