The British fear being affected geopolitically and reducing their global influence
Former President of the United States Donald Trump April 27, 2023
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247 The United Kingdom is preparing a secret dossier on the possible impact of the return of Donald Trump on the presidency of the United States, the British portal inews has revealed. According to Sputnik, the document, led by the Foreign Office, will contain information about the possible impact on the UK's economic, geopolitical and domestic spheres.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition leader Keir Starmer appear to be avoiding commenting on the US presidential election to avoid giving the impression that they are taking sides on foreign policy issues. The only British politician to speak in the US election so far is Liz Truss, former prime minister between September and October 2022, who has expressed her support for the Republican candidate.
According to information from the portal, there is concern among British politicians that a possible Trump victory in November could have a significant impact on global geopolitics, which could directly affect the United Kingdom. Diplomats have been tasked with gathering information about Trump's latest positions on issues relevant to the country, including the crisis in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and international trade agreements. The British ambassador to Washington, Dame Karen Pierce, is seen as a key player in this process, as are the British attachés to NATO and the United Nations.
Former senior diplomats have stressed that the British government needs to develop “contingency plans” to guard against possible risks related to the reelection of Trump, who has expressed a desire to withdraw the US from NATO since his first term. The report highlights that the British Foreign Office regrets not having adequately prepared for Trump's victory in 2016 and underlines the department's sensitivity to possible violations of the former president's campaign.
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