UK PM Starmer, Trump Meet Scotland to Press Gaza Ceasefire, Trade Talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet US President Donald Trump at his golf resort in Scotland to discuss pressing issues including the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the implementation of a UK-US trade deal. Starmer aims to urge Trump to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and address the starvation and suffering caused by the ongoing conflict, while also seeking to apply pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting comes amid increasing domestic and international pressure on Starmer to recognize Palestinian statehood, with some UK politicians advocating for a more immediate recognition as part of a broader peace plan. Trump has expressed willingness to increase US aid to Gaza but emphasized that resolving the crisis requires international cooperation. Additionally, the leaders will discuss trade matters, including tariffs on British steel, following the recent US-EU trade agreement. The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to dominate the agenda, with Israel permitting limited aid deliveries and temporary pauses in military action to alleviate suffering.