KEIR Starmer must hit Trump with sharp quips, flattery and an alpha male stance for a successful presidential meeting, according to former No10 staffers.
And Gavin Barwell, who many times steered May through Don's choppy waters, said Starmer must "talk himself up" to face down "creature of mood" Trump.
He said Starmer has a "great opportunity" today to build a relationship with Trump after the US president blindsided Europe and veered towards Russia.
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, had a chummy meeting with Trump on Monday - and has since compared notes with Starmer.
The No10 staffer said Starmer will be at the mercy of "creature-of-mood" Trump's temperament, and it will quickly become clear what tone the meeting will take.
