Keir Starmer is balancing his international relations by maintaining ties with Donald Trump while advocating for Ukraine and strengthening connections with the EU. Rising domestic pressure mounts as UK voters show strong opposition towards Trump, with many preferring to align more closely with Europe than the US. Polls indicate significant disfavor for Trump, highlighting a historical shift in public sentiment towards the US and EU. Despite this, Starmer is cautious about directly confronting Trump, as his approval ratings decline, suggesting that any tough stance could bolster his support at home.
Polling consistently shows the US president is deeply unpopular with British voters, a majority of whom think ministers should now prioritize building bridges with the EU over the US.
A More in Common poll last month found that 59% had a negative view of Trump and just 24% had a positive one, giving him a lower approval rating than any UK politician.
The study, based on a poll by Focaldata, found that 53% of voters today think Britain should prioritize Europe over the US if needed, compared with 31% who chose the US.
Given all this, getting tough with Trump could win Starmer some fans in Britain. But the prime minister is keen not to rock the boat with the world's most influential leader.
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