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Starmer Skips Trump Meeting Before G20
Keir Starmer will not meet Donald Trump before the G20 summit, despite concerns within the Labour party about navigating relations with the incoming US president. Other world leaders plan to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
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- Will Keir Starmer meet with Donald Trump before the G20 summit?
- Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour party, has no plans to visit Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago before attending the G20 summit in Brazil. This is despite other world leaders, such as Argentinian President Javier Milei, being invited to meet Trump.
- What controversial comments has David Lammy made about Donald Trump?
- David Lammy, Labour's foreign secretary, previously called Trump a "neo-Nazi sympathising sociopath." Despite this, he will remain in his post, according to Downing Street.
- What accusations has the Trump campaign made against the Labour party?
- The Trump campaign has accused the Labour party of meddling in the US election due to the actions of activists who supported the Democrats. This has caused concerns about the Labour party's relationship with the incoming administration.
- What other events and meetings are planned at Mar-a-Lago around the time of the G20 summit?
- In addition to Milei, Elon Musk is also scheduled to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, which will also host a Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) gathering.
- What are the concerns within the Labour party regarding their relationship with the incoming US administration?
- While Starmer offered Trump his congratulations, there is speculation and concern among some in Labour over how the party will navigate relations with the new US president.