British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has praised Biden for his ‘remarkable career’ despite the growing concerns about his age being a factor.
Starmer Talks on Behalf of Biden
Starmer said that Biden recently had to decide to stand down based on the “best interests of the American people.”
Starmer Praised Biden’s ‘Remarkable Career’
Biden, 81, announced that he would not be running for a second term. Starmer praised his ‘remarkable career’ and said he would work with him while he fulfilled the remainder of his presidency.
Controversy Surrounding Leaders’ Age
There has been controversy surrounding Biden’s age due to concerns about his mental acuity and overall fitness if he sat in office for another term.
Winning on Centre Grounds of British Politics
Starmer, 61, won the latest elections in the worst-ever defeat, believing he brought his party back to the centre ground of British politics.
Starmer Believes 80 Years Is the Cut-Off
Keir Starmer wants to force lawmakers in the Upper Chamber to step down at age 80, following the example of one of Britain’s most significant leaders, Winston Churchill, who resigned at age 80 due to health concerns.
Starmer’s Politically Correct Response
CNN’s Jake Tapper asked Starmer to comment on Biden’s age and effectiveness, to which he replied, “Obviously in America, it’s for the American people to decide who they want to be their president.”
Positive Words for Biden
Starmer spoke positively about his encounters with Biden when asked whether Biden was too old to campaign.
Biden in ‘Good Form’
Starmer recently attended the NATO Summit in Washington and spoke to Biden for over an hour. He said, “We covered a lot of ground—and he was in good form.”
UK and USA Have a ‘Special Relationship’
He said the talks benefited both, allowing them to discuss the countries and their “special relationship.”
Biden Presided Over a Successful Summit
Starmer explained that Biden “deserves credit” for presiding over the summit, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky deemed a success.
Biden Makes an Error in Introduction
Then, a blunder occurred when Biden introduced the Ukrainian President as “President Putin” and promptly corrected himself.
Kamala Is Biden’s Best Decision
Biden’s first decision in 2020 as party nominee was to pick Kamala, and he still states, “it’s been the best decision I’ve made.”
Kamala Called Trump
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During a press conference, Biden called his Vice President, Kamala Harris- “Vice President Trump.”
Former PM a Biden Supporter
Former PM Rishi Sunak praised Biden’s “dedication to service” and said working with him had led to “significant achievements.”
Starmer’s Age Policy Has to Do with Size and Not Age
Starmer’s policy of forcing lawmakers to step down after turning 80 has “more to do with the size” of the unelected upper chamber than their fitness.
Biggest Second Chamber in the World
He said, “Our second chamber is the biggest second chamber in the world. We’ve got over 800 members. We’ve got to get the size down.”
Donald Trump Is Also Turning 80
Surprisingly enough, if reelected, Donald Trump will also turn 80 in office, and Starmer has said that his government will “work with whoever is elected.”
Starmer’s Thoughts on Trump
Starmer’s stance on the US candidates now is a more positive response to his remark on Trump last year, saying he would “have to make it work”, though it doesn’t mean “we would agree on anything.”
Starmer Emphasises “I’m a Progressive”
Starmer said his government would work alongside anyone, but he emphasised, “I’m a progressive, and we’re sister parties with the Democrats.”
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