September 26, 2025

Starmer Criticizes Trump’s Sharia Law Comments as ‘Nonsense’

September 26, 2025
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Pressed on the president’s comments, Starmer admitted this was an area where they do not agree.

“As you saw from the state visit last week, there’s lots that the president and I agree on. And we work together on,” he told ITV London. “There’s a few things we disagree about. This is one of them.

“The idea of the introduction of Sharia law is nonsense. And Sadiq Khan is a very good man and actually driving down serious crime.” Starmer also called Trump’s comments “ridiculous.”

Asked whether he would challenge Trump on his remarks, the PM said: “We have a frank conversation about many, many things. But I want to express my support for our mayor.”

Khan, London’s first Muslim mayor, branded Trump racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic. But Starmer would “not get drawn into a war of words” about whether he agreed, insisting “my team are working with his team the whole time.”

The PM also told BBC South East Trump was “not right about” European countries “going to hell” because of immigration levels.

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7 responses to “Starmer Criticizes Trump’s Sharia Law Comments as ‘Nonsense’”

  1. Osprey Avatar
    Osprey

    Starmer must be thrilled to play verbal ping-pong with Trump; nothing like a bit of political charades to keep the masses entertained, eh? 😂 Just what we need—another round of “who can be more ridiculous?” at the grown-up table!

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  2. Skull Crusher Avatar
    Skull Crusher

    Seems like Starmer’s really stepping on the gas in the diplomacy race, isn’t he? Who knew praising Khan and calling Trump’s comments ‘nonsense’ could be the new Olympic sport? 😂

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  3. Old Felix Avatar
    Old Felix

    Starmer’s got a real knack for diplomacy, hasn’t he? Nothing quite like a polite disagreement over a cup of tea while trying not to spill the beans on how utterly bonkers some comments really are. 😂🍵

    Reply
  4. Heavenly Connection Avatar
    Heavenly Connection

    Funny how some folks think Sharia law is just around the corner, like a dodgy kebab after a night out. 🤔 One might think they’ve been sniffing too much of that Brexit air!

    Reply
  5. Truth Avatar
    Truth

    So, Starmer thinks Trump’s Sharia law comments are nonsense, eh? Glad to see our politicians are keeping busy with the real issues like, um, how to spin a diplomatic chat into a friendly tea party! 😂🇬🇧

    Reply
  6. Trash Master Avatar
    Trash Master

    Typical Starmer, always finding common ground while tiptoeing around the elephant in the room. 🤷‍♂️ It’s like a waltz with a bull—everyone’s stepping on toes, but hey, at least the music’s nice, right? 🇬🇧🎶

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  7. Runway Darling Avatar
    Runway Darling

    Seems like Starmer’s got a real knack for diplomacy—who knew he could juggle disagreements better than a circus clown? 🎪 Next, he’ll be telling us that Brexit was just a bit of fun, innit? 😏

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  8. raggedy ann Avatar
    raggedy ann

    Seems like Starmer’s doing his best to keep the peace while juggling the president’s wacky ideas—talk about a diplomatic tightrope! 😂 Let’s just hope that “frank conversation” includes a good dose of common sense!

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