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‘Liberal values under threat’: UK politicians react to Donald Trump’s victory British establishment eats its words after Donald Trump victory
(about 5 hours later)
British politicians are divided on Donald Trump’s US presidential victory. Prime Minister Theresa May and UKIP chief Nigel Farage offered their congratulations, while Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has rallied behind “progressive values.” British politicians stand divided after Donald Trump’s US presidential victory, with several being forced to eat their previous words and offer diplomatic gestures of congratulations.
UK lawmakers are being unusually candid about Trump’s election, with some expressing disappointment and warning that liberal values are under threat. Some UK lawmakers are being unusually candid about Trump’s election, while others are carefully backtracking on comments made at a time when the idea of a Trump presidency seemed ludicrous.
Farage, an active supporter of Trump’s campaign will travel to meet the president-elect on Saturday, according to Sky News. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson
UKIP leader Nigel Farage Johnson made headlines last December with very unenthusiastic comments about the billionaire after Trump caused outrage when he said there were places in London so “radicalized” that people fear for their lives.
“I’m not particularly surprised, because the political class is reviled across much of the West, the polling industry is bankrupt, and the press just hasn’t woken up to what’s going on in the world,” said Brexiteer-in-chief Farage. Johnson hit back, saying: “Crime has been falling steadily in both London and New York – and the only reason I wouldn't go to some parts of New York is the real risk of meeting Donald Trump.”
“2016 is going to be year of two great political revolutions. I thought Brexit was big, but boy, this looks even bigger.” The Foreign Secretary offered a lukewarm greeting to the President-elect on Wednesday morning.
“Congratulations to Donald Trump and much looking forward to working with his administration on global stability and prosperity.”
Prime Minister Theresa MayPrime Minister Theresa May
“I think we all agree that the comments Donald Trump made in relation to Muslims were divisive, unhelpful and wrong,” May said in response to the President-elect’s comments about Islamic extremism in the UK.
“I just think it shows he does not understand the UK and what happens in the UK,” she added
In an official statement on Wednesday morning, the Prime Minister offered carefully-worded congratulations.
“I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next president of the United States, following a hard-fought campaign.”“I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on being elected the next president of the United States, following a hard-fought campaign.”
“I look forward to working with President-Elect Donald Trump, building on these ties to ensure the security and prosperity of our nations in the years ahead,” she added.“I look forward to working with President-Elect Donald Trump, building on these ties to ensure the security and prosperity of our nations in the years ahead,” she added.
Scottish First Minister Nicola SturgeonScottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
“While this is not the outcome I hoped for, it is the verdict of the American people and we must respect it. I congratulate President-Elect Trump on winning the election,” said Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Sturgeon. Other politicians in the UK remained critical of the President-elect.
“It is normal in any election for those on the losing side to be feel disappointment, but today, many in America and across the world, will also feel a real sense of anxiety.” “It is normal in any election for those on the losing side to be feel disappointment, but today, many in America and across the world, will also feel a real sense of anxiety,” Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon said.
“Today must also be a moment for those who share progressive values - all of us who believe in tolerance and diversity - to speak up loudly and clearly for the values we hold dear,” she added. “Today must also be a moment for those who share progressive values – all of us who believe in tolerance and diversity – to speak up loudly and clearly for the values we hold dear," she added.
Labour Party leader Jeremy CorbynLabour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn
“Trump’s election is an unmistakable rejection of a political establishment and an economic system that simply isn’t working for most people. It is one that has delivered escalating inequality and stagnating or falling living standards for the majority, both in the US and Britain,” said Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.“Trump’s election is an unmistakable rejection of a political establishment and an economic system that simply isn’t working for most people. It is one that has delivered escalating inequality and stagnating or falling living standards for the majority, both in the US and Britain,” said Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
“After this latest global wake up call, the need for a real alternative to a failed economic and political system could not be clearer,” he added.“After this latest global wake up call, the need for a real alternative to a failed economic and political system could not be clearer,” he added.
Liberal Democrat leader Tim FarronLiberal Democrat leader Tim Farron
“Liberal values of moderation, freedom, respect for the rule of law, openness and concern for one another can no longer be taken for granted,” said Liberal Democrat chief Tim Farron.“Liberal values of moderation, freedom, respect for the rule of law, openness and concern for one another can no longer be taken for granted,” said Liberal Democrat chief Tim Farron.
He added that never in his lifetime have “liberal values been so under threat, and never have been more relevant and necessary.”He added that never in his lifetime have “liberal values been so under threat, and never have been more relevant and necessary.”
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson
“Congratulations to Donald Trump and much looking forward to working with his administration on global stability and prosperity,” Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.