A third of Britons believe the UK's premier security ally the United States is one of the top five countries that pose the greatest threat to global peace and security | latikambourke
A third of Britons believe the UK's premier security ally the United States is one of the top five countries that pose the greatest threat to global peace and security.
The findings came as President Donald Trump touched down in London on Monday night ahead of the summit, setting up an awkward dynamic for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.Advertisement Air Force One lands on the tarmac in the UK, bringing the leader of a country one in three Britons have named as a threat.Fifty-seven per cent of Britons polled by Opinium placed Russia at the top of the list of countries threatening global security, followed by 40 per cent who named North Korea and 37 per cent who named China as threats.
But Gaston said the "most striking" findings were those regarding the United States with "almost a third of Britons classifying the United States of America, our enduring partner in a ‘special relationship’, as a menace to the world". The polling underlines the difficulty Johnson has in trying to balance his friendship and association with Trump who has had to keep his presence in London to a bare minimum on previous visits to avoid huge protests.
Trump will stay at the US Ambassador's residence, Winfield House, which sits on 12½ acres on the north-west side of Regent's Park.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China hits back at US support for Hong Kong | Sky News AustraliaChina has hit back at the United States for signing a new human rights bill showing support for protesters in Hong Kong.\n\nBeijing announced it will block American ships from their Hong Kong base and impose sanctions on several non-governmental groups.\n\nA Chinese spokeswoman denounced the signing of the legislation, labelling it an interference in domestic affairs.\n\nBeijing said it will take further steps if necessary to uphold stability and prosperity in the city and China's sovereignty.\n\nImage: AP
Read more »
What the US-Australian rare earths deal could mean for the outbackA US-Australian deal focusing on critical minerals, including rare earths, could mean big things for the industry in central Australia.
Read more »
Four children dead, one missing as snow storms smash USWild weather over the Thanksgiving holiday period kills four children and strands travellers in the United States.
Read more »
US will 'protect its interests' at COP25 climate conferenceThe US will send a diplomatic team but no senior members of Donald Trump's administration to a global climate change conference starting in Spain on Monday.
Read more »
Australian academic says US Navy SEALs tried six times to rescue himTimothy Weeks publicly thanks Taliban members who guarded him during his three years as a hostage, saying they were 'only following commands'.
Read more »
Australian academic says US Navy SEALs tried six times to rescue himAustralian academic Timothy Weeks has spoken for the first time about his abduction and three years held captive by the Taliban. He believes US Navy SEALs attempted to rescue him six times
Read more »