MPs and councillors have shared their fears for "national security" after Donald Trump won the US election. Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. The victory marks an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
With a win in Wisconsin, Mr Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Speaking to his supporters on Wednesday morning, Mr Trump claimed he had won “an unprecedented and powerful mandate”. US presidential election 2024 latest results Sir Keir Starmer congratulated the Republican politician on a “historic election victory”.
The Prime Minister said: “Congratulations president-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.
“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.” The Prime Minister at PMQs on Wednesday (Image: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire) Though the Prime Minister’s response was warm and congratulatory, this was not the case for some politicians in Sussex. LibDem MP for Lewes, James MacCleary, made his feelings known on .