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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Labour divided on Trump’s return as Sadiq Khan refuses to congratulate president-elect

The Labour Party is divided in its response to Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House, with London mayor Sadiq Khan refusing to congratulate the Republican on his election win.

While Sir Keir Starmer complimented Trump on his “historic election victory”, Mr Khan issued a more disparaging statement, saying the result shows “progress is not inevitable”.

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