Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace accused President Trump of attempting to “thieve” Greenland’s mineral assets and said the prime minister must be less “mealy-mouthed” in condemning his actions.

Defence was the thread running through the questions from the Conservative leader. Kemi Badenoch began by welcoming the PM's efforts on Ukraine, but suggested he has shown a "fundamental lack of respect" to the Commons by not making a statement immediately. Starmer committed to making a statement on Ukraine at "the earliest opportunity"

Keir Starmer wanted to use the new year to reassure Britons he’s focused on worries at home. Instead, he was served up an immediate reminder of how much of his agenda is being set by Donald Trump in Washington.

Keir Starmer has been forced to confess a major snubbing by Donald Trump, in the latest deterioration of Britain’s presence on the world stage. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions this lunchtime, Sir Keir said he had only managed to get in touch with White House “aides” following yesterday’s crunch Paris summit on the future security of Ukraine.

Donald Trump annexing Greenland would not only cause geopolitical chaos but also a major headache for the monarchy.

Keir Starmer said the UK stands with Denmark amid fears Donald Trump is planning to annex Greenland, a Danish territory which the US President claims is needed for national security

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "set out his position on Greenland " during a phone call with Donald Trump on Wednesday evening, Downing Street has confirmed. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland is rooted in national security, military positioning and Arctic strategy. As global powers eye the region, the island’s location and resources have pushed it into the centre of US foreign policy debates.