2 h. ago I am not going to yield to Trump over Greenland, says Starmer as 'Special Relationship' turns nasty

At a tense PMQs, Keir Starmer said the US President had the 'express' intention of forcing the UK to 'yield' to his grab for Danish territory.

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2 h. ago Starmer vows ‘I will not yield’ over support for Greenland amid Trump threats

The Prime Minister will host his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on Thursday.

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2 h. ago Starmer tells MPs he ‘will not yield’ over Greenland despite US pressure – UK politics live

PM says Trump’s Chagos Islands comment designed to put pressure on him to ‘yield’ over Greenland, but he will not complyWe’re not far off PMQs. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.There will be two statements in the Commons after PMQs. At 12.30pm Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, will give one about the warm homes plan, and about an hour later Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, will give one on the water white paper. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Starmer says he ‘will not yield’ to Trump pressure over Greenland

In his most hostile language yet, the prime minister said the future of Greenland should be decided by Denmark and Greenland

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3 h. ago Starmer accuses Trump of attacking Chagos deal to force Britain to 'yield' to US demands for Greenland as 'Special Relationship' turns nasty

At a tense PMQs, Keir Starmer said the US President had the 'express' intention of forcing the UK to 'yield' to his grab for Danish territory.

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29 h. ago Trump maintains pressure on UK and other European allies over Greenland

Donald Trump posted a series of messages on his Truth Social network underlining his desire to take control of Greenland.

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45 h. ago What are Trump’s latest tariff threats and could EU hit back with ‘big bazooka’?

Europe could use powerful but untested law amid pressure over Greenland – but it could also lose out from a trade warMarkets stay calm amid Trump’s gambit, but long-term risks are hugeEuropean industry hits out at ‘ludicrous’ demandsEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s threat to impose punitive US import tariffs on eight European countries opposed to his ambitions in Greenland has raised fears of a full-blown transatlantic trade war. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago What are Trump’s latest tariff threats and could the EU hit back with its ‘big bazooka’?

Europe could use powerful but untested law amid pressure over Greenland – but it could also lose out from a trade warEuropean industry hits out at ‘ludicrous’ demandsBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s threat to impose punitive US import tariffs on eight European countries opposed to his ambitions in Greenland has raised fears of a full-blown transatlantic trade war. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump threatens tariffs against those who oppose him taking Greenland

President raises pressure on European allies as US envoy says deal to take island ‘should and will be made’Fear in Greenland as threat of invasion loomsDonald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not “go along” with his plan to annex Greenland, increasing pressure on European allies who have opposed his effort to take over the Arctic territory.After a tense week in which Nato allies deployed troops to the largely autonomous territory, which is part of the Danish kingdom, the US president announced he might punish countries that do not support his plans to take over Greenland, using force if necessary. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Greenland minister tearful as she describes ‘intense pressure’ as Trump’s threatens to take territory

Vivian Motzfeldt was one of the foreign ministers who met with US vice president JD Vance at the White House to discuss the future of the Danish territory

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1 week ago UK and Nato allies boosting Arctic defence as Trump ramps up Greenland pressure

The Government has played down reports British troops could be sent to Greenland as part of a Nato mission.

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2 w. ago European leaders rally behind Greenland as US ramps up threats

Statement of support comes after presidential aide says ‘no one will fight US militarily over future of Greenland’ Europe live – latest updatesOne of Donald Trump’s top aides has ramped up the pressure on Denmark by questioning Copenhagen’s claim to Greenland, as leaders from major European powers rallied behind the Arctic territory.Stephen Miller, the US president’s deputy chief of staff for policy, also claimed military intervention would not be needed to take over island because “nobody is going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Vikings are back as Scandi countries plot major united response to foil Trump on Greenland

For the first time, Nordic countries are not only rejecting US pressure over Greenland but are actively preparing for a “US-less NATO” by integrating their military defences

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