Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has criticized Keir Starmer's cautious approach toward Donald Trump, likening it to a child avoiding a bully. He argues that the UK should stand up for its values by confronting Trump rather than placating him. Davey suggests that the government take steps to protect the UK economy from Trump’s erratic policies, including forming a customs union with the EU. While Starmer has expressed disagreement with certain US policies, he has focused on minimizing differences, a strategy Davey believes is misguided for both moral and pragmatic reasons.
Keir Starmer's approach to Donald Trump is like that of a child in a playground hoping the bully doesn't notice them and he should be more brave.
The UK must engage with Trump but it is patriotic to call him out instead of trying to indulge or placate him.
So many people want to see our politicians standing up for British values and showing that we don't think Trump represents them.
The tragedy is that Starmer has not taken a clear stand against Trump, hiding from the bully instead of confronting him.
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