Donald Trump: MPs react to United States presidential result

The victory marks an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

With a win in Wisconsin, Mr Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to become the 47th president of the United States over Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.

The two candidates who were going for the US presidency (Image: Allison Bailey/PA)

'Important' the special relationship remains

Following the result, Labour MP Judith Cummins (Bradford South) said she feels it is "important" that the US-UK special relationship is maintained.

She said: “Following the United States’ election of President-elect Donald Trump, it is important that the US and UK maintain their historic special relationship, especially at a time of increased international uncertainty.”

Bradford South MP Judith Cummins (Image: Supplied) Fellow Labour MP Anna Dixon (Shipley) agreed and wants the relationship to continue thriving.

She added: “In light of the recent election result in the United States, I look forward to seeing the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, ensure that the relationship between our countries continues to thrive and benefits both the UK nationally and my constituents in Shipley.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Image: PA)

Prime Minister looks forward to working with president-elect Trump

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Congratulations president-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.

“As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.

“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (Image: PA)

Lammy: UK has no greater friend than the US

The return of Mr Trump to the White House could cause diplomatic headaches for the UK, with potential splits on trade policy and US support for Ukraine and Nato.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he is looking forward to working with Mr Trump and his running mate JD Vance.

Mr Lammy has spent time seeking to form a close relationship with the Trump campaign, despite a history of outspoken criticism of his record – including calling him a “racist and KKK/neo-Nazi sympathiser” in 2017 and a “tyrant in a toupee” a year later.

“The UK has no greater friend than the US, with the special relationship being cherished on both sides of the Atlantic for more than 80 years,” Mr Lammy said on Wednesday.