Starmer has not yet spoken to Trump amid Greenland concerns

Keir Starmer has not spoken to Donald Trump since the Venezuela operation, and UK and Danish leaders are raising concern after senior US officials discussed Greenland’s future.

Keir Starmer has not yet had a direct conversation with Donald Trump following a recent US operation in Venezuela, according to reporting. Senior White House officials have since discussed Greenland’s status, prompting concern from Denmark and the UK. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any military action against a NATO ally would threaten the alliance. Sir Keir is travelling to France for talks with partners about Ukraine, where the wider US behaviour is expected to be raised. Key points: - The prime minister has reportedly been trying to contact President Trump since the Venezuela operation and has not yet spoken to him. - White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said Greenland "should be part of the United States" and did not explicitly rule out the use of force in remarks on US television. - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said a military attack on a NATO country would end the alliance, and she reiterated Greenlanders have previously rejected joining the United States. - UK officials have stated the UK "stands with" Denmark and health secretary Wes Streeting said NATO and the UK were supporting Denmark’s position. Summary: Reports describe a diplomatic strain between the UK, Denmark and parts of the US administration after comments about Greenland followed the Venezuela operation. Sir Keir is due to meet partners in Paris, and a possible conversation with President Trump has been mentioned in coverage; Undetermined at this time.