Keir's delight as US firms pledge £150bn to UK

KEIR Starmer last night welcomed the announcement of US investment worth £150billion to coincide with Donald Trump's state visit.

- BY MIKEY SMITH Deputy Political Editor

Around 7,600 high-quality jobs will be created as a result of the influx of cash from big US firms, according to the government.

The Prime Minister said: "When we back British brilliance, champion our world-class industries, and forge deeper global alliances - especially with friends like the US - we help shape the future for generations to come and make people across the country better off.