Ed Miliband defends Starmer’s ‘calm’ response to Trump as world leaders amp up rhetoric – UK politics live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 10 min read 100% complete by Andrew SparrowJanuary 21, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Ed Miliband defends Starmer’s ‘calm’ response to Trump as world leaders amp up rhetoric – UK politics live

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The article covers several UK political events. Ed Miliband defended Keir Starmer's measured response to Donald Trump amidst heightened rhetoric from other world leaders. The West of England mayor launched a food and essentials distribution hub, the first of its kind in England, to redistribute surplus goods and combat poverty. Rachel Reeves suggested the UK wouldn't impose EU-style tariffs on the US, believing Labour can still negotiate a favorable deal with Trump. Keir Starmer is scheduled to visit China with British business leaders the following week. Finally, Nigel Farage apologized for repeatedly failing to declare earnings on time, acknowledging his outside interests are "complicated."

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