Sir Keir Starmer has rejected demands to choose between a trade deal with the US and closer relations with the EU following Donald Trump’s re-election, stating that the UK can pursue both alliances. He emphasized the importance of working with both America and Europe, rejecting the idea of a false choice between allies and highlighting the historical significance of collaboration between the two nations in serving mutual national interests. Starmer’s speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet at Mansion House focused on the necessity of maintaining strong relationships with both the US and the EU for the prosperity and leadership of both countries.
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Chinese businessman with close ties to Prince Andrew banned from UK over national security fears
A Chinese businessman, referred to as H6, lost an appeal to overturn a decision barring him from entering the UK on national security grounds after being labeled a "close confidante" of the Duke of York. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) upheld the exclusion order issued by then-home secretary Suella Braverman, citing concerns that H6 had connections to Chinese officials that could be exploited for political interference and had downplayed his ties to the Chinese...
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