By Katrine Bussey
LABOUR leader Jeremy Corbyn has urged President Trump to put the “misogyny and the racism” of his presidential campaign behind him and instead “reach out” to all parts of the United States.
During a speech in Glasgow, Mr Corbyn revealed he had gifted a book about Labour’s founder Keir Hardie to Barack Obama and suggested Mr Trump could also learn from the life of the Scottish politician and trade unionist.
Mr Corbyn said: “Maybe I should send a copy of the same book about what Keir Hardie thought so it is in the White House irrespective of who the president is.
“I think the whole world needs to learn a lesson from Keir Hardie, he came up from the most appalling poverty and circumstances, and gave himself an education.
“He filled his home with learning and books. What an example he was and what an inspiration he was. I think it would be a really good message to President-elect Trump.”
Mr Corbyn said he hoped President Trump “puts behind him the misogyny, the racism and the remarks about Mexicans and Muslims he made during the presidential election campaign”.
In contrast, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon congratulated Mr Trump and vowed to co-operate with new administration.
She said: “There are great global challenges to be faced and I wish his administration well in dealing with them.
“The ties of family, friendship and business that bind our countries are very deep and long- standing.
“We share fundamental values of equality, tolerance and human rights, and I hope to see these values upheld during the new President’s term in office.”
Prime Minister Theresa May told the Financial Times she will urge the new president not to undermine European unity when they meet in Washington soon.
Mrs May said she was sure he “recognises the importance and significance of Nato”, adding: “I’m also confident the USA will recognise the importance of the co- operation we have in Europe to ensure our collective defence and collective security.”
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