Keir Starmer turns on Donald Trump in strongest criticism yet - 'UK will not yield'Keir Starmer tells MPs Donald Trump hit out at the Chagos Islands deal for the 'express purpose of putting pressure on me and Britain in relation to my values and principles on the future of Greenland'View Image Donald Trump has threatened the UK with tariffs (Image: Getty Images)Keir Starmer has warned Donald Trump the UK will not yield to his threats of tariffs over opposition to his Greenland plans. ‌Speaking at PMQs, Mr Starmer said attempting to put pressure on Nato allies opposed to Greenland of the territory was "totally wrong". ‌And in some of his strongest criticism of the US President, the PM also accused Mr Trump of using words about the Chagos Islands deal which were "different from his previous words". ‌Mr Trump has threatened to hit Britain and other European allies with 10% tariffs from February 1 unless they agree to his purchase of Greenland. Mr Starmer told MPs today: "President Trump deployed words on Chagos yesterday that were different to his previous words of welcome and support when I met him in the White House.

Source: Daily Mirror January 21, 2026 12:41 UTC