The Guardian reported that Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom and other European nations "must draw closer together" as the United States becomes a less-reliable partner. According to the outlet, the remarks were the former prime minister's first significant political intervention since leaving No 10. The report, written by Kevin Rawlinson, is available from The Guardian's report on Starmer's remarks.
The Guardian said Starmer warned European leaders of the threat posed by Russia, among others. The summary of the report ends before naming the other threats, so this account does not describe them.
According to the outlet, the former prime minister said the shift in dealings with Washington is not likely to reset once Donald Trump leaves the Oval Office. The summary does not say when Trump is expected to leave the post, nor does it list the specific steps Starmer proposed for Europe.
The Guardian's summary does not include any response from the United States government or from other European governments to Starmer's remarks. Because the material available for this report is a partial summary, the order of Starmer's arguments and any qualifications he offered could not be confirmed from the text alone.
The outlet's listing gives a publication time of October 31, 2026, for the report.
Sources: The Guardian: Starmer says UK must get closer to Europe as US relationship changes.