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Starmer plays down row with Trump over Labour volunteers helping Harris
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Greensboro Coliseum, October 22, 2024, in Greensboro, North Carolina

PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his relationship with Donald Trump is not in jeopardy after a row erupted today over Labour volunteers helping Kamala Harris.

The Republican presidential candidate’s campaign accused the party of interfering in the US election on Tuesday night.

It announced an official complaint following reports of senior Labour officials meeting with Ms Harris’s campaign, and Labour Party staff volunteering on the ground for it.

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