Starmer promises not to abandon UK steelworkers after Trump tariff blow

Sir Keir Starmer said the Government would put the UK steel industry first (PA) (PA) - (PA Archive)

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he would “always put our national interest first” as the Government weighs up its response to Donald Trump’s steel tariffs.

The Prime Minister told MPs the UK would not “abandon” steelworkers amid warnings that the UK steel industry faces a devasting blow when Mr Trump’s 25% tax on imports to the US comes into effect next month.