Keir Starmer experienced a significant public humiliation at a Gaza peace deal signing ceremony in Egypt, where his attempts to associate himself with the event backfired spectacularly. He was left waiting for hours for Donald Trump to arrive, and once the former president took the stage, Starmer was largely relegated to a silent, fidgeting observer behind him. Trump dominated the proceedings with a long speech, even singling out leaders for praise, and at one point, he called Starmer forward but then turned his back to continue speaking, forcing Starmer to return to his position.
Starmer attempted to salvage the situation by posting a photo of himself shaking hands with Trump, emphasizing the UK's support for the peace plan. However, critics from the Conservative party compared him to a footballer lifting a trophy without playing, accusing him of seeking a "photo op." His efforts were further undermined by suggestions that the UK played a key role in the deal, which were reportedly downplayed by the Trump administration. Starmer also faced questions about Tony Blair's potential... download the app to read more
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