Trump’s rhetoric and unpredictability can be ‘destabilsing’ says Lammy
The intensity of US President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric and his unpredictability can be “destabilising”, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said. Mr Lammy also criticised Elon Musk, a key Trump ally, following reports the tech billionaire has been involved in private talks to oust Sir Keir Starmer.
Trump's Greenland rhetoric destabilising, says Lammy
Foreign secretary David Lammy has played down US president-elect Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland. The Arctic territory is controlled by Denmark but is also home to a US military base and also has oil drilling and mineral mining potential.
Donald Trump’s rhetoric can be ‘destabilising’, David Lammy suggests
Mr Lammy told the BBC that he believes Mr Trump’s comments earlier in the week about Greenland come from his concerns about US economic security.
Trump talk can be 'destabilising,' says Lammy after US president elect didn't rule out invading Greenland
But the Foreign Secretary played down the prospect of a conflict between Trump’s America and Europe over Greenland
Lammy laughs off Trump threat to grab Greenland: ‘It’s not going to happen’
It’s not going to happen’ - Foreign secretary also hit back at Trump’s demands that the UK double its defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP
How Greenland is preparing for Donald Trump
The island’s rare earth minerals and plum Arctic position have turned it into a geopolitical hotspot and the object of American fantasies.
Here’s why it’s hard for Trump to acquire Greenland – and what’s at stake
President-elect Donald Trump's idea of acquiring Greenland comes as the Arctic region grows in strategic importance for economic and military reasons. He's already meeting resistance.
Greenland leader says his people don't want to be Americans amid Trump interest: "We want to be Greenlandic"
Greenland's prime minister said he hasn't spoken to President-elect Donald Trump, but that he's open to discussions about what "unites us."
The Steps Trump Would Need to Take to Actually Buy Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump hasn’t ruled out military action in what some call a far-fetched pledge for control of Greenland. Here’s why any bid for the Danish territory is complicated and controversial.
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'It's Classic Donald Trump': David Lammy Refuses To Condemn President-Elect's Threat To Invade Greenland
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Lammy declares ‘Trump is right’ on defence spending as he warns post-Cold War peace is over
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Danish PM reaches out to Trump over Greenland remarks
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David Lammy hits back at Donald Trump's aide's demand to return Shamima Begum to UK
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UK politics - live: Lammy warning over ‘destabilising’ Trump threats as Truss sends bizarre plea to Starmer
Lammy warning over ‘destabilising’ Trump threats as Truss sends bizarre plea to Starmer - The president-elect has hinted at ...