Joe Biden backs closer UK-Europe ties in first offical meeting with Keir Starmer

The US president, Joe Biden, says closer relations between the UK and Europe are a 'great idea' in his first meeting with the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, since last week's Labour election landslide. Biden also congratulates Starmer on England's win against the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semi-final
Subscribe to Guardian News on KZbin ► bit.ly/guardianwiressub
The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► bit.ly/3uhA7zg
Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► theguardian.com/first-edition
Website ► www.theguardian.com
Facebook ► / theguardian
Twitter ► / guardian
Instagram ► / guardian
The Guardian on KZbin:
The Guardian ► bit.ly/guardiannewssubs
Guardian Australia ► bit.ly/guardianaussubs
Guardian Football ► bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs
Guardian Sport ► bit.ly/gdnsportsubs
Guardian Live ► bit.ly/guardianlivesubs
#KeirStarmer #JoeBiden #Politics #UK #USA

[@zeeone4492]

The UK is in Europe

[@Shane-ju7op]

European Union

[@angh18]

@@Shane-ju7op I thought Britain stupidly did Brexit?

[@oscarmccoy9102]

@@angh18sadly yes 😢

[@RenaissanceEarCandy]

Yes, the UK is no longer in the European union, but it is still in Europe. We're getting mixed up between economics and geography.

[@k3n_ng]

the world would be safer if Biden retires now

[@k3n_ng]

@@BombLobster you

[@oscarmccoy9102]

@@k3n_ngwhat does that mean 😂

[@oscarmccoy9102]

no Trump is worse

[@JamJam0189]

It would be if Bernie Sanders replaced him or Jill Stein or the Green Party, but that won't haven it will instead be Biden or Trump unless last minute change. Trump wants to cut NATO ties.

[@remnantemily]

​@@oscarmccoy9102trump isn't senile like joe

[@Robert-xy4xi]

WEF agenda!

[@akmaakma3513]

He looks lifeless and stiff like C-3PO of Star Wars

[@lw1zfog]

yep, & $leepy Joie doesn’t look great either !

[@FSCforal]

like visting the rest home😂

[@RasEthiopia.]

Today Prime minister, the next day Washington. WOW.

[@angh18]

Next, Israel for a 'slap-up-meal' with his donors. Then come back to ensure the Russian 'Shell' business houses, are safe, then back to one of his homes.

[@bluegtturbo]

According to Sky News Starmer brought Biden a personalised gift. We weren't told what it was, but hopefully a lifetime residency in a home for the bewildered.. 😂

[@sunnyzc8545]

Go back to bed Joe!

[@D3ViLTh3OrY]

That head on the right next to Joe is SUPER SPOOKY.

[@monkeyboy8424]

Starmer meets Biden - poodle told to roll over for biscuits.

[@michaelrch]

He literally calls Biden sir at 0:33 Utterly humiliating

[@oscarmccoy9102]

@@michaelrchit’s a form of respect and politeness. but I wouldn’t expect you to know this.😂

[@michaelrch]

@@oscarmccoy9102 which world leader does Biden call "sir"? Starmer is English. We don't call random people "sir" as Americans do. We only call superiors "sir"

[@oscarmccoy9102]

@@michaelrch Brits got better manners then the Americans and Biden doesn’t know what day it is let alone how to address someone properly.

[@Aloddff]

When Joe Biden acknowledged Rishi Sunak becoming pm he called him “Richie Sunook”. In my house we’ve been calling him Richie sunook this whole time. It’s my favourite Biden blunder

[@Limited144]

American President lol 😂

[@jasonharvey16018]

He randomly puts his hand out for a shake.

[@boxingforselfdefence7620]

Just double talk for maintaining Europe under the thumb of an aggressive US foreign policy that runs contrary to the economic and political interests of Europe.

[@aion5837]

Exactly!

[@andywells397]

Biden seems to be within a second of falling asleep

[@freebritney4830]

Joe very slowly extending his hand, while Keir just sits there grinning 😂

[@Deonara]

Criminals...

[@jeanclaudejunior]

Not as much as you

[@cletusmorraies9370]

One psycho meeting another.

[@Hydrocarbonman147]

Don't press the big red button Joe!!!

[@RakibAhmed66]

It is the Yajuj

[@zingo2664]

2 total classics lol

[@zerohax6076]

Walking dead

[@Budanevey]

As Keir Starmer meets Joe Biden for the first time, there are fears the President could zone out or drift off mid conversation, although Labour Party aides have been keen to assure Democrats that the Prime Minister just has that affect on people...

[@pudsboi5203]

Trump definitely won’t like starmer

[@gio-oz8gf]

If Trump likes you, you're a wrong'un.

[@michaelrch]

Dude no one likes Starmer

[@simongarthwaite7695]

I'm not sure who does

[@pudsboi5203]

@@michaelrchgood point 😂

[@michaelrch]

@@simongarthwaite7695 The military industrial complex The security agencies The banks The corporations The right wing press They all love him

[@Spitfiresammons]

I wonder how many brexitees end up in a prison camps for against the EU?

[@jerrystahl6043]

Hahahaha fkin corpse 😂😂😂

[@kiri101]

So glad America runs our democracy

[@lw1zfog]

$leepy JoiE meets Sir CPS $tarmer

[@exitgalaxy]

I wonder if Jill ever gives Joe the “evil eye” when he says something out of place.🤔

[@billybatts8283]

Trump incoming

[@PeterMugisha005]

So independent is the UK! The robot boss has spoken! 😂😂

[@michaelrch]

Starmer literally calls Biden "sir" at 0:33 Utterly humiliating

[@HungTran-39]

🇻🇳❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸🇪🇺/!

[@consultant2678]

Both unpopular!

[@roypowell3450]

He will forget all this by tomorrow! By the way UK is Europe sleepy Joe...

[@ohhiitsmike]

Anyone else think he looks like Clint Eastwood? Or that Jacobs guy from L.A. Noire?

[@angh18]

In England, some say he looks like an 'ASDA' (Super Market) Manager.

[@ohhiitsmike]

@@angh18 I know what Asda is. I'm in the UK too 😂😂

[@beattrixer7947]

now that we know that themissile that hit the hospital was in fact a ukranian air defence missile, now what?

[@helensmith2411]

I hope Russia wins, that’s how much I like where my country is going..

[@YeahNoTellTheTruth]

He is clearly too old to be president. Saying that, i would still vote biden over trump, just for the sake of the future of America.

[@lw1zfog]

🥴🤦🏽‍♂️🤡

[@threedoodles]

I don't think there is any doubt that it is always the 'establishment' that wins, no matter who wins the actual election.

[@terrymorton9941]

No to europe.

[@snafutube]

No to brexshit

[@terrymorton9941]

@@snafutube always a hater..

[@robertlockwood3540]

Creepy Kier.

[@1aikane]

President Biden 👍 👏 👍

[@lw1zfog]

Resident Brib’em