Trump victory: Fixing UK's broken relationship with EU more urgent than ever

Responding to Donald Trump declaring victory in the US presidential election, Ed Davey, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:

"This is a dark, dark day for people around the globe. The world’s largest economy and most powerful military will be led by a dangerous, destructive demagogue.

"The next President of the United States is a man who actively undermines the rule of law, human rights, international trade, climate action and global security.

"Millions of Americans – especially women and minorities – will be incredibly fearful about what comes next. We stand with them.

"Families across the UK will also be worrying about the damage Trump will do to our economy and our national security, given his record of starting trade wars, undermining NATO and emboldening tyrants like Putin.

"Fixing the UK’s broken relationship with the EU is even more urgent than before. We must strengthen trade and defence cooperation across Europe to help protect ourselves from the damage Trump will do.

"Now more than ever, we must stand up for the core liberal values of equality, democracy, human rights and the rule of law – at home and around the world."