Migration minister Mike Tapp has refused to say that President Trump should not invade Greenland after the US toppled Venezuelan dictator Maduro over the weekend. Asked by Sky News’ Sophy Ridge if Labour would condemn a move on Greenland, Tapp said:
“We’re not going to give a running commentary. Diplomacy is delicate, which means we’re not here to give a running commentary in the news.”
Meanwhile, Trump reiterated yesterday that the US “needs” the Danish (and NATO) territory. Not that Trump is likely to give Starmer a heads-up if he did take action anyway…
Burnham confirms he spoke to Trump last night about drilling in the North Sea:
“I indicated in the phone call that we had a week last Monday that I would take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea, and that is my intention as we go forward from here. There is a resource there. When people are struggling, we can’t ignore that. Hence, me indicating that to the president…”