Lammy laughs off Trump threat to grab Greenland: ‘It’s not going to happen’
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Foreign Secretary David Lammy has dismissed Donald Trump’s “destabilising” threat to take over Greenland. Speaking separately on Sky News, Mr Lammy refused to condemn the US president-elect for indicating he could use military force to seize Greenland or the Panama Canal, saying the remarks are “classic Donald Trump”. open image in gallery David Lammy said the remarks are “classic Donald Trump” The foreign secretary also said Mr Trump had raised “legitimate issues” around the canal, after he claimed that it is being operated by Chinese soldiers. But sitting behind that are actually quite serious national security and economic issue.” Despite France and Germany both condemning Mr Trump’s remarks, Mr Lammy refused to do so.
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