Kamala Harris would be bad news for Britain

With the Democratic National Convention taking place this week, it’s crucial to consider the potential consequences for Britain and global stability if Kamala Harris emerges victorious in the presidential election in November.

The past four years have not been kind to the special relationship. After Donald Trump’s warmth towards Britain, Joe Biden’s tenure called into question the commitment Democrats have to America’s alliance with the UK. 

Often seen as one of the most anti-British presidents, Biden’s approach to Brexit, the Good Friday Agreement, and his handling of Afghanistan all suggested that he felt some hostility towards the UK and cast doubt on his dedication to the special relationship. His reluctance to advance a mutually beneficial US-UK trade deal was just one glaring example. During his first in-person meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Biden actually urged the UK to adopt a more Europe-centric approach to foreign affairs. In other words, he wanted the UK to readopt the role of ‘gatekeeper to Europe’ it held before Brexit.