Alex Cole-Hamilton on Trump victory

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Alex Cole-Hamilton on Trump victory

By The Voice | Wed 6th November 2024 - 9:00 pm

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Two weeks ago, Scottish Lib Dem Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton was in Scranton, Pennsylvania, using a week of holiday to knock up for Kamala Harris.

Today he spoke to BBC Scotland about his worries about a second Trump presidency.

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4 Comments

Paul R 6th Nov '24 - 10:57pm

Trump’s victory shows the danger of non-US political supporters interfering in US politics – a danger also highlighted by Trump’s campaign lodging an official complaint about Labour supporters doing so.
Jeff 7th Nov '24 - 12:19am

Paul R 6th Nov ’24 – 10:57pm:
Trump’s victory shows the danger of non-US political supporters interfering in US politics – a danger also highlighted by Trump’s campaign lodging an official complaint about Labour supporters doing so.

Indeed, that was an egregious error of judgment by Labour, to add to a growing catalogue. A competent PM or Foreign Secretary would have blocked it. Now, they have much work to do to rebuild bridges.
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‘UK Labour government’s diplomatic challenge: Mending the ‘Special Relationship’ with President Trump’ [6th. November]:
https://rmx.news/article/uk-labour-governments-diplomatic-challenge-mending-the-special-relationship-with-president-trump/

While Starmer and Lammy’s statements signify a shift in tone, observers are questioning whether these gestures are enough to heal the rift. The fallout from Labour’s prior rhetoric could hinder efforts to re-establish trust and partnership.

Trump’s advisors have hinted that while the US remains committed to its relationship with the UK, it will closely watch Labour’s actions and policies to gauge sincerity.

A reconciliatory path may demand more than verbal overtures. Policy alignments on issues such as defense spending, trade agreements, and shared intelligence could become critical to restoring rapport.
Keith Legg 7th Nov '24 - 1:28am

@Paul R – the US parties do exactly the same – remember the Republicans and their ‘dodgy dossier’ on Blair put together for John Major?

Fact is, only a dictator or a country which is insecure in its democracy opposes people from other countries expressing views on or helping with elections within its borders. The reason is quite simple – they fear people from outside exposing them, because they are much harder to control.
Chris Moore 7th Nov '24 - 2:23pm

Storm in a teacup. There’s been two-way traffic for decades with the typical tie-up of Con-Rep, Lab-Dem.

Load of hypocritical nonsense.