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Sep 3, 2026

Trump says Britain 'on the edge of disaster' over immigration and energy policies

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Britain in a GB News interview, claiming the country is facing disaster due to high energy costs, net zero policies, and mass migration impacts.

Sep 3, 2026·1 source

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▪Relations between Britain and the United States under Donald Trump have been turbulent in recent years, deteriorating from a state visit in 2025 to heavy criticism by September 2026.
▪Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government stated in early September 2026 that work targeting small boat launches and the criminal gangs behind them was bearing fruit.
▪Donald Trump, who characterizes climate change as a hoax, has criticized Britain's transition away from fossil fuels and urged successive leaders to exploit North Sea oil and gas reserves.

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Climate policy1 Energy policy1 Immigration & refugees1 Immigration policy1

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