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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox and Kate Devlin

Starmer provokes diplomatic row by refusing to back Canada against Trump’s 51st state plan

A diplomatic row has exploded after Sir Keir Starmer declined to back Canada against Donald Trump’s ambitions to turn it into the 51st state of the USA.

A Conservative MP in Canada and a former ambassador are among those to criticise the UK prime minister for failing to stand up for their country.

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