A Conservative MP has urged Labour to develop a "grown up, proper adult relationship" with Donald Trump as the former president returns to the White House today.
Speaking to GB News, Richard Holden called for an end to Labour's "name calling of our closest ally" as Trump prepares to take office for his second term.
The MP emphasised the need for a reset in foreign relationships, particularly highlighting the importance of positive trading ties between the UK and US.
He told GB News: "I think what we've got to see here is that President Trump is going to come and want to reset his own foreign relationships like he has done before.
Donald Trump will return to the White House today
Reuters"I think that Britain has led internationally on some of those things. There will be moments where the UK and the US perhaps diverge slightly on certain issues.
"I think the biggest thing that we need to do is have a grown up, proper adult relationship with the United States.
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"I think we need to get away from this era of the Labour name calling of our closest ally and make sure that we have a real positive trading relationship.
"Because if there's one thing that the British people want to see at the moment it is a boost in the economy.
"Labour inherited this fastest growing economy in the G7, and now it's flatlining. They inherited inflation at 2 per cent, we already know it's 2.5 per cent now.
"It's predicted by the Bank of England and others to go up to 3 per cent already. They inherited some of the lowest unemployment in Britain's history.
Richard Holden told Labour that is is "time to grown up"
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"We've already seen worrying signs in that direction with businesses saying they're not going to take on people because of Labour's jobs taxes.
"I think when it comes to the economy, the biggest thing that we need to have is a positive working relationship with the US."
Donald Trump will take the constitutional oath today to begin his second presidency.
The ceremony will feature Trump's inaugural speech delivered from inside the Capitol building, with both domestic and international dignitaries in attendance.
Donald Trump won the US election, marking his second term in the White House PATrump has indicated he plans to "sign numerous executive orders" immediately after being sworn in.
He will be joined by Vice President-elect James David Vance, who will also take the oath of allegiance to the Constitution and country.
Last night the President-elect told the crowd he was "thrilled to be back" in a wide-ranging speech at a 20,000-capacity venue.
