Britain's Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, stands by his past comments calling Donald Trump a 'neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath' despite needing to potentially negotiate with him. Lammy emphasizes the importance of common interests and working together with the US regardless of who is in the White House.
Key Points
Lammy stands by calling Trump a 'neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath'
Emphasizes importance of common cause and working with the US
Highlights the need to find common ground and influence where disagreements exist
Pros
Standing by his beliefs and not backing down from past criticism
Emphasizing the importance of common interests and working together despite differences
Cons
Risk of straining the 'special relationship' between the US and UK
Controversial remarks may cause diplomatic challenges