Sir Keir Starmer faces G7 allies in France today, including Donald Trump, as the US becomes increasingly at odds with Labour's policies. The Prime Minister is attending the summit in Evian, France, where he will meet international allies amid growing domestic pressure to cut the welfare bill to fund Britain's armed forces.
Starmer Attends G7 Summit
Starmer is facing international pressure after billionaire Elon Musk accused him of creating a "police state" by imposing a ban on social media for children. The Prime Minister stated he spoke with Donald Trump ahead of that announcement, and the two leaders will meet face to face alongside Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Domestic and International Challenges
The Prime Minister is under scrutiny over Labour's stance on defence funding, with fears growing that the UK may not meet its NATO commitments. The welfare bill has ballooned, prompting calls for cuts to redirect funds to the armed forces.
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