Summary
The article reports that Sir Ed Davey, leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, urged the Prime Minister to confront President Donald Trump over a new U.S. national security strategy. This strategy is criticized for potentially interfering with UK democracy and adopting a softer stance towards Russia while criticizing European migration policies.
Key Facts
- Sir Ed Davey, a UK political leader, advised the Prime Minister to oppose President Trump's new national security strategy.
- The strategy warns against Europe's "civilisational erasure" and suggests the U.S. should promote resistance to Europe's direction.
- Sir Keir Starmer, another UK politician, emphasized supporting European values but did not directly criticize President Trump.
- The strategy calls for ending mass migration, criticizing European policies on migration.
- It mentions concerns about free speech censorship and Europe's national identities.
- Trump criticized European leaders, calling them "weak" for their handling of migration and the Ukraine conflict.
- The strategy takes a softer tone toward Russia, with Russia expressing approval.
- Downing Street defended London Mayor Sadiq Khan after President Trump criticized him as "incompetent."
