Trump in praise of UK's bid to cut boat crossings

US President Donald Trump has suggested that the UK is “doing a fantastic thing” in trying to reduce immigration via small boat crossings.

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Mr Trump said he knows “nothing about the boats” when asked about the issue while meeting Sir Keir Starmer at his Turnberry golf resort, but said “my hats are off to you” if the UK is trying to reduce immigration.

Sir Keir and his wife Lady Victoria were greeted by the President and a chorus of bagpipes as they arrived in South Ayrshire yesterday.

When Mr Trump was asked about how he would deal with small boats, Sir Keir explained that it refers to people who are crossing the Channel.

Mr Trump told reporters: “If you're stopping immigration and stopping the wrong people, ... my hats are off to you.