2 w. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should Britain use its military to stop illegal migrants, as Trump suggests?

President Donald Trump signalled during his state visit to Britain that military intervention could be used to deal with illegal migration to the UK.

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2 w. ago Trump boards Air Force One back to the US after hailing 'special relationship' with Britain as historic state visit draws to a close: RECAP

RECAP: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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2 w. ago Trump tells Starmer to use the military to stop illegal migration and small boats

Leaders’ wives watch as marathon press conference ends historic state visit

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2 w. ago Trump shows Starmer who's boss: US President tells PM to get a grip and use military to stop the boats

The US President, whose harsh border controls have slashed illegal migration to near zero, said the UK was now facing a 'very similar' problem in the Channel and had to take much tougher action.

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President heads back to US as historic two

The US President are on their way back to the US after taking off on Air Force One at Stansted Airport shortly before 6pm this evening

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2 w. ago Trump boards Air Force One back to the US after hailing 'special relationship' with Britain as historic state visit draws to a close: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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2 w. ago Trump UK visit live: President departs Britain after telling Starmer to call in military against migrants

British prime minister hails two countries’ ‘special relationship’ during joint press conference to round off Trump's state visit to UK

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President heads back to US after suggesting Starmer calls in military to stop small boats

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit comes to an end

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President suggests Starmer calls in military to stop small boats before heading back to US

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit nears end

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2 w. ago Trump tells Starmer to use military to stop illegal migration to Britain

US president ended lavish state visit with a warning that the issue could destroy the UK

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2 w. ago Trump admits he has a 'few disagreements' with Starmer as leaders are questioned over Gaza, illegal immigration and Peter Mandelson: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President suggests Starmer calls in military to stop small boats at press conference

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit nears end

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2 w. ago Trump UK visit live: President tells Starmer to call in the military against illegal migration

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer addressing the media at Chequers as the US president’s state visit continues

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2 w. ago Trump UK visit live: Starmer says he will ‘change lives’ with US president as they ‘renew special relationship’

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer spoke to business leaders after holding bilateral talks at Chequers, as the US president’s state visit continues

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2 w. ago US and UK have done ‘more good than any two nations in history’, says Trump – UK politics live

US president describes bond between US and UK as ‘unbreakable’ as he concludes his state visitPresident Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together, we have achieved a lot, and with the support of freedom-loving nations—the UK, our European partners, and the US—we continue to defend values and protect lives. We are united in our efforts to make diplomacy work and secure lasting peace for the European continent.Our countries have the closest defence, security and intelligence rel...

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: Starmer and Trump to hold press conference after signing major tech deal

The US president is holding a joint press conference with the Prime Minister as he nears the end of his historic second state visit

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2 w. ago Trump UK visit live: Starmer calls US president ‘my friend’ as he praises ‘special relationship’ after talks

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer spoke to business leaders after holding bilateral talks at Chequers, as the US president’s state visit continues

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2 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President hails 'unbreakable bond' between US and UK as tech deal signed at Chequers

The US president met with the Prime Minister for talks on the £150bn US-UK tech deal with a joint press conference taking place later

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2 w. ago Trump and Starmer sign ‘tech prosperity deal’ as PM claims new US

Starmer says deals worth £250bn are ‘flowing both ways across the Atlantic’President Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together, we have achieved a lot, and with the support of freedom-loving nations—the UK, our European partners, and the US—we continue to defend values and protect lives. We are united in our efforts to make diplomacy work and secure lasting peace for the European continent.Our countries have the closest defence, security and intelligence relationship ever know...

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2 w. ago Trump UK visit live: US president and Starmer speak from Chequers after crunch talks

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer have held bilateral talks at Chequers, as the US president’s state visit continues

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