David Lammy has downplayed calling Donald Trump a “neo-nazi” and insisted he can discover widespread floor with the brand new president-elect.
He revealed he just lately had a meal with the incoming president and “he was a very gracious host”.
Mr Lammy stated: “He did supply me a second portion of hen. He was very beneficiant, very gracious, very eager to make it possible for we felt relaxed and comfy in his environment.
“He was funny. He was warm about the UK, very warm about the Royal Family. I’ve got to tell you, he loves Scotland.”
The cupboard minister added that Mr Trump “did not even vaguely” carry up his previous feedback.
This contains Mr Lammy saying: “Trump is not only a woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath. He is also a profound threat to the international order that has been the foundation of Western progress for so long.”
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Mr Lammy was a backbench MP within the opposition on the time, however now that he’s in authorities with the job of international secretary he must work intently with Mr Trump – posing awkward questions for him.
Pressed on the implications of his remarks, Mr Lammy stated: “You don’t get to be a senior politician in our country unless you can find common ground.
“I am well-known in Westminster. I get together with people. I simply do.”
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He added: “What you say as a backbencher and what you do wearing the real duty of public office are two different things. And I am foreign secretary. There are things I know now that I didn’t know back then, and that’s the truth of it.”
Mr Lammy was additionally requested in regards to the potential affect of Mr Trump’s insurance policies on UK commerce.
Some specialists have downplayed their forecasts for progress, citing concern over his proposals to place up tariffs.
Requested if the UK may search a particular commerce association with the US that exempts us from that plan, Mr Lammy stated: “We will seek to ensure and to get across to the United States, and I believe that they would understand this, that hurting your closest allies cannot be in your medium or long-term interests.”
