US election: Starmer leads UK congratulations as Trump wins US election

Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US election, saying the “special relationship will continue to flourish”.

Mr. Trump declared victory Wednesday at 2:20 a.m. local time in Florida (7:20 a.m. in Britain) after winning 266 electoral votes to Kamala Harris’ 219, saying he would “heal the country.”

His victory was confirmed then he surpassed 270 electoral college votes by winning the state of Wisconsin, and he remains on track to claim all seven swing states

The Prime Minister congratulated Trump on his “historic election victory” and said he “looks forward to working with you in the years to come.”

However, LibDem leader Sir Ed Davy said it was a “dark, dark day for people all over the world”, as he branded Mr Trump a “dangerous, destructive demagogue”.

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Sir Keir said: ‘As our closest ally, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and entrepreneurship.

“From growth and security to innovation and technology, I know the special relationship between Britain and the US will continue to flourish on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”

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However, Sir Keir insisted he had a “good relationship” with Mr Trump and that they had dinner together in New York last month to ensure they were on good terms.

Secretary of State David Lammy, who previously called Mr. Trump “a racist KKK and Nazi sympathizer,” congratulated the newly elected president and said he looked forward to working with him and newly elected Vice President JD Vance.

“Britain has no greater friend than the US, with the special relationship cherished on both sides of the Atlantic for more than 80 years,” he said.

Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch congratulated Mr Trump, saying: “The world faces many serious challenges and I look forward to our two countries working together to meet them.”

Sir Ed Davy, Green co-leader Carla Denyer and London Labor mayor Sadiq Khan made less conciliatory comments.

LibDem leader Sir Ed said: “This is a dark, dark day for people all over the world. The world’s largest economy and most powerful military will be led by a dangerous, destructive demagogue.

“The next President of the United States will be a man who is actively undermining the rule of law, human rights, international trade, climate action, and global security.

“Millions of Americans – especially women and minorities – will be incredibly afraid of what comes next. We stand behind them.”

He added that it is “more urgent than before” to repair Britain’s “broken relationship” with the EU, to “help protect ourselves from the damage Trump will do.”

Mr Khan said he knows “many Londoners will be concerned… and scared” about what this will mean for democracy and women’s rights, or how it will affect the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine.

“The lesson today is that progress is not inevitable,” he said.

“But upholding our progressive values is more important than ever: recommitting to building a world where racism and hatred are rejected, the fundamental rights of women and girls are respected, and where we continue to tackle the climate change crisis head on . “

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The Green’s Ms Denyer said it was a “dark day” and called Mr Trump “a dangerous bigot, bully and liar… a convicted criminal and a fascist… a climate change denier, a proud racist and misogynist , and a man who attempted to undermine the election and incite insurrection.”

British reform leader Nigel Farage called Trump’s victory “the most incredible political comeback of our lifetimes.”

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss said his victory was “great news for the US and the West” and added: “Let the fight back begin!”

Former Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman said Trump “can now lead the fight for democracy, prosperity and peace around the world” and added that Britain “will continue to support you.”