donald trump was branded a “dangerous and destructive demagogue” by the leader of the Liberal Democrats On Wednesday,

Mister Ed Davey he said Republican victory of the candidate in the US choice It was a “very, very dark day for people around the world.”

The Kingston and Surbiton MP did not congratulate the newly elected president on his political return.

Responding to the news that Trump had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris in the race for the White House, Sir Ed said: “The world’s largest economy and the world’s most powerful military will be led by a dangerous and 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 afraid of what comes next. We are with them.”

He added: “Families across the UK will also be worried about the damage Trump will do to our economy and 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 defense cooperation across Europe to help protect ourselves from the damage Trump will cause.

“Now more than ever, we must defend the fundamental liberal values ​​of equality, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, at home and around the world.”

The words echoed those of Sadiq Khan, who warned that many Londoners will be “anxious” for Donald Trump election and “Afraid of what this will mean for democracy.”

The mayor of London also did not congratulate the former president on his political return as declared victory over Democrat Kamala Harris.

Instead, he said Londoners would be worried about the impact a Republican victory in the United States will have on women’s rights, Ukraine, climate change, the situation in the Middle East and the future of NATO.

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer was among world leaders to congratulate Trump on his election victory.