10/03/2025 09:43
The Guardian
Ed Davey’s comments come after the PM angered Canadians by refusing to answer questions on Trump’s stance on Canada Keir Starmer has posted a message on social media congratulating Mark Carney on the fact that he will become Canada’s next PM. But he is not promising a solidarity flight to Ottawa within the next week. (See 9.28am.) He says:Congratulations to @MarkJCarney on his appointment as Canada’s new Prime Minister.I look forward to working closely with him on shared international priorities, including in the G7, and to further deepening the UK-Canada relationship together.It’s vital for both British and Canadian security that we stand strong together. With global instability rising, it’s never been more important to show a united front with our Commonwealth friends – and to stand together against Trump senselessly turning the screws on his allies, whether that’s Canada, the UK or Europe.Responding to the trade war along the North American border, our prime minister must stand in solidarity against Trump’s bullying and visit Ottawa in a joint show of strength. Starmer must be clear that Trump’s threats against Commonwealth nations’ sovereignty are unacceptable.Trump allies will be vigilant for any coded message Charles sends, following the warm reception he gave Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Sandringham shortly after the Ukrainian was ambushed by the president and JD Vance in the Oval Office. The king’s move struck a chord in the administration, with a US government official telling Playbook “people definitely saw it.” All eyes on whether Charles dons a maple leaf tie. Continue reading...
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