US EditionYvette Cooper Counters Trump Criticism of Khan and Praises Europe’s ‘Strength’
Yvette Cooper highlighted Europe's strong commitment to Ukraine through defence investments and coalition efforts while defending London Mayor Sadiq Khan against US criticism.
- On Tuesday Yvette Cooper defended Sir Sadiq Khan's record as Mayor of London and praised Europe's determination to support Kyiv after a Locarno Pact speech.
- Donald Trump, US President, attacked European nations as decaying and weak and criticised Sir Sadiq, linking his election to immigration patterns.
- Cooper urged increased defence investment and energy infrastructure support for Ukraine, citing Monday talks with Marco Rubio that confirmed Washington's clear commitment to Nato and coalition-led aid.
- The remarks arrive at a fragile moment in the Ukraine war as Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday rejected ceding territory while rallying European support for Kyiv.
- America's new national security strategy questions whether some European nations remain reliable allies, and its language echoes Donald Trump's rhetoric, fueling debate about Europe's future role in transatlantic security.
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Trump Blasts ‘Disaster’ Sadiq Khan, Says He Owes Mayoralty to Mass Migration.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump criticized London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, calling him a “disaster” who owes his position to mass migration.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Mayor Khan, and London residents.WHEN & WHERE: Trump’s comments were published on December 9, 2025, in POLITICO.KEY QUOTE: “He’s a disaster. He’s a disaster. He’s got a totally different ideology to what he’s supposed to have.” – Donald TrumpIMPACT: A spok…
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Yvette Cooper counters Trump criticism of Khan and praises Europe’s ‘strength’
The Foreign Secretary defended Sir Sadiq Khan’s record in City Hall after the president branded him a ‘disaster’ and a ‘disgusting mayor’.
Trump reignites war of words with Sadiq Khan as he unleashes on 'horrible, vicious, disgusting mayor' and claims 'he gets elected because so many people have come in' to London
Proper news from Britain - News from Britain you won’t find anywhere else. Not the tosh the big media force-feed you every day!By IMOGEN GARFINKEL - SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:24 EST, 9 December 2025 | Updated: 11:36 EST, 9 December 2025
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