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Prime Minister Keir Starmer will urge US President Donald Trump to do more to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and revive peace efforts during their meeting on Monday at Trump’s golf resort in Turnberry, southwest Scotland. The two leaders are also expected to discuss trade and international security matters.
The meeting comes a day after the United States and the European Union reached a significant agreement aimed at resolving long-standing tariff disputes, thereby avoiding a broader trade conflict. However, the worsening crisis in Gaza is expected to dominate the discussions, particularly as hunger spreads and calls for a ceasefire grow louder.
Starmer is likely to press Trump to support renewed negotiations between Israel and Hamas. According to a Downing Street spokesperson, the Prime Minister will “welcome the president’s administration working with Qatar and Egypt” and urge further action to secure a ceasefire, end widespread suffering and starvation in Gaza, and push for the release of hostages.
Trump, speaking to reporters on Sunday, acknowledged the need for increased aid to Gaza but stressed that other nations must contribute more. “It’s not a US problem. It’s an international problem,” he said before heading into high-level trade talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at his Scottish resort.
The Turnberry meeting also follows the UK’s support for Jordanian and Emirati air drops of humanitarian aid into Gaza—efforts that have been criticised as insufficient by humanitarian organisations, who argue they cannot meet the needs of over two million people trapped in the enclave.
On Sunday, Israel announced a limited “tactical pause” in parts of Gaza to allow the United Nations and aid groups to safely deliver food and medical supplies via land routes, as starvation continues to spread.
The leaders are also expected to review the UK-US trade agreement signed on May 8, which cuts tariffs on several British exports. Although Trump described the deal as “great” and praised Starmer’s leadership, the agreement has not yet come into effect. Number 10 confirmed that progress on implementation will be on the agenda.
The meeting takes place during increasing pressure on Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood, following France’s pledge to do so by September. Over 220 MPs, including many from within the Labour Party, have called on the government to follow suit. Despite this, the Downing Street statement made no reference to the issue.
On Saturday, Starmer held talks with the leaders of France and Germany, during which they agreed on the need for a durable peace plan following any future ceasefire in Gaza.
After Monday’s meeting, Starmer and Trump are expected to travel to Aberdeen, where Trump is due to formally open a new golf course at his resort on Tuesday. The US president has combined diplomatic engagements with leisure during his five-day visit to Scotland, further blurring the lines between his public role and personal business interests.
