UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration, stating that the so-called special relationship “will continue to flourish for years to come.”
The U.S. president-elect is set to be sworn into his second term in the White House on Monday, eight years after his first oath of office.
Starmer praised the “depth of friendship” between the 47th president and the UK, pledging to continue working together to ensure the success of both countries and deliver for people on both sides of the Atlantic.
Trump spent the eve of the inauguration at a rally, declaring that his supporters had “built a new American majority that will lead our country to success for generations to come.”
UK politicians, including Nigel Farage, are in Washington, D.C., ahead of the ceremonies, but questions linger over the potential impacts of Trump’s second presidency on global economies, particularly if he follows through on threats to implement tariffs.
In a statement on Sunday evening, Starmer sent his congratulations to Trump, emphasizing the historic collaboration between the two nations.
“For centuries, the relationship between our two nations has been one of collaboration, cooperation, and enduring partnership. It is a uniquely close bond,” he stated.
Starmer noted, “Together, we have defended the world from tyranny and worked towards our mutual security and prosperity.”
The Prime Minister and Trump met in New York in September at Trump Tower, where Starmer expressed his belief in the importance of personal relations on the international stage.
Starmer added, “Since our first meeting in September, the President and I have spoken about the need to deepen and invest in the transatlantic relationship.”
He concluded, “We will continue to build upon the unshakeable foundations of our historic alliance as we tackle together the global challenges we face and take our partnership to the next level focused on shared opportunities ahead for growth. I look forward to our next meeting as we continue our shared mission to ensure the peace, prosperity, and security of our two great nations.”
