Donald Trump and Keir Starmer finally speak on the phone for first time in 45 minute chat and ‘agree to meet soon’
Donald Trump and Keir Starmer finally speak on the phone for first time in 45 minute chat and ‘agree to meet soon’
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SIR Keir Starmer finally spoke on the phone to Donald Trump last night hours after the President showered him with praise. The PM and the Donald spoke for 45 minutes, covering trade, the economy and Britain’s plan to spark a bonfire of growth-impeding red tape.
![[President Trump speaking in the Oval Office.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/us-president-donald-trump-numerous-965392200.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
In his first call with a European leader, Trump discussed his love for the Royal Family and happiness at the return of British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari from Gaza’s terror dungeons. The PM applauded the top deal broker for securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas – an issue his predecessor Joe Biden failed at for months.
![[Keir Starmer congratulating Donald Trump.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/a1489873-8eff-49bf-b379-e4f6ac793400.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The President also offered condolences to Sir Keir following the death of his brother. A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for his kind words and congratulated him on his inauguration. “The two leaders stressed the importance of the close and warm ties between the UK and the US.
“They agreed to meet soon and looked forward to further discussions then.”. It came as before the call Trump gave the PM a surprise boost declaring he has done a “very good job thus far”. The President confessed to having a “very good relationship” with Sir Keir, despite calls from his top ally and tech billionaire Elon Musk for the PM to resign.
