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The permanent migraine of Donald Trump

What we should be concerned about when it comes to a Trump presidency and what it means for Starmer and the government here

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Jan 21, 2025
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How should Labour and Starmer respond to Trump?

Donald Trump’s presidency is not so much a headache for the Labour government, but a permanent migraine.

Beyond Trump’s unrestrained version of chauvinistic populism—which will undoubtedly test the centre-left government’s values—his economic and foreign policies could torpedo the UK’s plans for growth and …

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