UK politicians have reacted with shock to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack as appalling, and President Biden called it sick. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed, resulting in one death and two critical injuries.
UK politicians have expressed shock at the attempted assassination of
Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack as 'appalling', while Conservative leader Rishi Sunak posted that he was 'horrified'.
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, sister of murdered MP Jo Cox, called the attack 'deeply disturbing'.
Trump ally
Nigel Farage said he was 'very upset' but 'not shocked'.
The incident took place at a rally in Pennsylvania, resulting in the death of one man and critical injuries to two others.
The accused shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was killed by security.
Prime Minister Starmer, Tory leader Sunak, and President Biden all condemned the violence, with Biden calling it 'sick'.
Labour MP Lucy Powell and former Tory PM
Boris Johnson also voiced their concerns.
Kim Leadbeater emphasized the need for a conversation about civilised democracy, while Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey stressed condemning all forms of political violence.