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UK officials pushing for the Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry: Report
- UK officials, including Sir Keir Starmer, are advocating for The Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry, indicating direct lobbying efforts with the R&A, the tournament organizer.
- Concerns have been raised that hosting The Open at Turnberry could lead to political protests and overshadow the event, as seen during Trump's past appearances.
- A spokesman for Downing Street confirmed communications between officials and the R&A, stating that venue decisions are ultimately made by sporting bodies, not the government.
- Discussions at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have involved contacting golf bosses at the R&A about organizing the tournament.
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Donald Trump 'keeps pushing Keir Starmer to get the 2028 Open held at his golf course' - The Mirror
No10 has refused to slap down reports that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly asked Keir Starmer for the 2028 Open to be held at his Turnberry course in Scotland - but said it's not a decision for government
·London, United Kingdom
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perspectivemedia.comHosting Open at Trump golf course is up to the organisers, says Downing Street
Whitehall officials have reportedly discussed the possibility of staging the tournament at Turnberry.
·London, United Kingdom
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Total News Sources20
Leaning Left7Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Left
54% Left
L 54%
C 23%
R 23%
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