Danes grateful for UK support over US plans

SIR Keir Starmer said he will discuss how to “take the vital steps” towards strengthened security in the Arctic with Denmark’s prime minister.

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It came as she thanked him for the UK’s support during “quite a difficult time” for the country amid Donald Trump's demands to annex its semi-autonomous territory Greenland.

The Prime Minister and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen met at Chequers - a day after the US president dropped tariff threats against European nations opposed to his ambitions to take over the mineral-rich island.

Sir Keir said Mr Trump’s shift in position was a “good thing” following weeks of pressure on the UK and allies which saw Europe and America teeter on the brink of a trade war.