International leaders reacted to Starmer’s victory: Portugal, France, Australia, Canada, Israel and Ukraine wanted to strengthen ties. In the United States, Trump did not mention a new prime minister.
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“Keir Starmer is a decent man with a public spirit,” said Rishi Sunak, describing the next British prime minister after he lost the general election on Thursday evening. If the Labour Party’s victory made headlines around the world, there were also reactions in the world of international politics.
In the UK, former Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss, who lost her MP seat in south-west Norfolk, acknowledged her defeat and said she needed “time” to think about her political future.
Speaking to the BBC, Truss admitted: “We are not delivering enough on the policies that people want.” The former Prime Minister was referring to the ability to lower taxes and curb immigration.
“I agree that I was part of that, that is absolutely true. But during our 14 years in power, unfortunately, we did not do enough to continue the legacy that he left us,” he said.
Asked if he intends to remain in the Conservative Party, he says he needs “a little time” to think. “I have a lot to think about.” It’s been a very, very busy few weeks.“I didn’t sleep last night, so give me some time, but I’m sure I’ll talk to you again,” he said.
In Portugal, France, Australia and Canada, leaders congratulated Starmer and left messages on social media. In the XFrench President Emmanuel Macron, who also faces an electoral battle on Sunday, said France would “continue the work started with the United Kingdom on bilateral cooperation, on peace and security in Europe, on climate and on AI.” [Inteligência Artificial]”, in the same line as luis montenegrowhich aims to “project into the future the most enduring alliance in the world.”
Congratulations sir @Keir_Starmer in your victory. Satisfied with our first conversation.
We will continue the work started with the United Kingdom on our bilateral cooperation, on peace and security in Europe, on climate and on AI.
—Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 5, 2024
Congratulations @Keir_Starmer on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. You can count on Portugal’s commitment to strengthening the deep and dynamic ties between our countries and projecting into the future the most enduring alliance in the world. ????????? ?????????
— Luis Montenegro (@LMontenegropm) July 5, 2024
Also in XCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Keir Starmer on his “historic” victory and said there was still “much work ahead to build a more progressive and fair future for people on both sides of the Atlantic.”
In Australia, the Prime Minister Antonio Albanese he was “looking forward to working constructively with the next British government.”
Congratulations, @Keir_Starmeron a historic election victory in the United Kingdom.
There is still much work to be done to build a more progressive and fair future for people on both sides of the Atlantic. Let’s get to it, my friend. pic.twitter.com/QWlNF9NYcJ
– Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 5, 2024
Congratulations to my friend and new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. @Keir_Starmer for his resounding electoral victory: I look forward to working constructively with the incoming government @UKLabour government
– Antonio Albanese (@AlboMP) July 5, 2024
For his part, the Republican candidate for the presidency of the United States, Donald Trump congratulated Nigel Farage, who manages to elect at least four MPs (including himself), without ever mentioning Starmer.
In a message on his social network Truth Social, Trump speaks of a “great victory.” “Nigel is a man who truly loves his country!”
Ukraine and Israel also reacted to the Labour Party victory: Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Keir Starmer and left a message of thanks to his “good friend” Sunak. “Ukraine and the United Kingdom have been and will remain reliable allies at all times. We will continue to defend and promote our common values of life, liberty and a rules-based international order.” wrote in Xwishing the new government “every success.” Zelensky also said he looked forward to the opportunity to work with Starmer in “close collaboration to strengthen the Ukraine-UK alliance” and restore international peace and security.
The Ukrainian leader also thanked Sunak for the “unwavering support of the British Government” under his leadership, and for sending tanks and missiles, as well as support in military training, recalling the bilateral agreement on security cooperation. Elements that “Ukraine will never forget”. “Thank you, Rishi.”
I am grateful to my good friend. @RishiSunak for the continued support of the UK Government under your leadership. The Challenger tanks, Storm Shadow missiles, F-16 training for our pilots and the first bilateral security cooperation agreement are just some of our shared achievements that…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) July 5, 2024
There was a message from Israel that the country wants to deepen ties with the UK, with President Isaac Herzog saying he looks forward to working with Keir Starmer. in xHe stressed that he hoped for a joint effort to bring “the hostages home and build a better future for the region.”
I send my warmest congratulations to @Keir_StarmerAs he prepares to enter Downing Street as Prime Minister, I look forward to working alongside him and his new Government to bring our hostages home, build a better future for the region and deepen our close friendship…
– Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) July 5, 2024
Source: Observadora
