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on November 9, 2016 in World News

‘Liberal values under threat’: UK politicians react to Donald Trump’s victory

British politicians are divided on Donald Trump’s US presidential victory. Prime Minister Theresa May and UKIP chief Nigel Farage offered their congratulations, while Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has rallied behind “progressive values.” UK lawmakers are being unusually candid about Trump’s election, with some expressing disappointment and warning that liberal values are under threat. Farage, an active supporter of Trump’s campaign will travel to meet the president-elect on Saturday, according to Sky News. UKIP leader Nigel Farage “I’m not particularly surprised, because the political class is reviled across much of the West, the polling industry is bankrupt, and the...

British politicians are divided on Donald Trump’s US presidential victory. Prime Minister Theresa May and UKIP chief Nigel Farage offered their congratulations, while Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has rallied behind “progressive values.” UK lawmakers are being unusually candid...

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