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GJGCA

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3. More from UK PM: We shed no tears

Reply to GJGCA (Original post)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 06:24 PM

Jan 3

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK has "long supported a transition of power in Venezuela".

Starmer says in a post on X: "We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning."

He adds that the UK government will discuss the "evolving situation with US counterparts" in the coming days and "seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people".

(Source = same BBC live coverage)

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Universal translation underpants Jan 3 #1

Select quotes from Macron... he's actually jubilant. WarGamer Jan 3 #2

More from UK PM: We shed no tears GJGCA Jan 3 #3

If this is how Europe feels...will they help their old friend the US out?? RockCreek Jan 3 #4