Donald Trump in Scotland LIVE as President set to meet Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer will raise the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and try to seal a US trade deal during a high-stakes summit with Donald Trump later today.
The Prime Minister will also demand tough action against Vladimir Putin when he meets the US President at Turnberry.
The Republican arrived at Prestwick airport on Friday to kickstart a five day trip that will combine golf and political meetings.
He played his Turnberry course over the weekend and will travel to his other golf club at the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire on Monday as well.
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