Post by jonksy on Nov 11, 2024 11:02:39 GMT
In the past, political leaders who are struggling with domestic policy spend more time either physically overseas or discussing foreign affairs. So far he has undertaken 13 overseas trips with two more scheduled this month alone.....
Starmer and Emmanuel Micron's crisis summit on how to deal with Trump: PM and French leader plan for US trade war, the end of Pentagon defence handouts and Ukraine peace deal....
Starmer is holding talks with Emmanuel Micron about Trump, Ukraine and tariffs today ahead of Armistice Day events in France.
The PM was warmly welcomed by the President as he arrived in Paris - with the looming handover in the US high on the agenda.
They are expected to consider whether outgoing commander-in-chief Joe Biden can be convinced to give Kyiv permission to use Storm Shadow missiles against Russia, as well as Donald Trump's approach to the conflict.
The prospect of the Republican imposing sweeping tariffs on imports is also bound to come up, as world leaders brace for him to shake up the world order.
During the morning Sir Keir will host veterans, defence charities and British military personnel at the ambassador’s residence, and is also expected to meet the new French PM Michel Barnier.
Sir Keir will be the first UK premier to attend Armistice Day commemorations in France since Winston Churchill was hosted by General de Gaulle in 1944.
The PM was warmly welcomed by the President as he arrived in Paris - with the looming handover in the US high on the agenda.
They are expected to consider whether outgoing commander-in-chief Joe Biden can be convinced to give Kyiv permission to use Storm Shadow missiles against Russia, as well as Donald Trump's approach to the conflict.
The prospect of the Republican imposing sweeping tariffs on imports is also bound to come up, as world leaders brace for him to shake up the world order.
During the morning Sir Keir will host veterans, defence charities and British military personnel at the ambassador’s residence, and is also expected to meet the new French PM Michel Barnier.
Sir Keir will be the first UK premier to attend Armistice Day commemorations in France since Winston Churchill was hosted by General de Gaulle in 1944.
