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London Mayor Threatens To Reopen Donald Trump Rift After Swiping At “Inward-Looking” U.S. On Opening Day Of SXSW London


Sadiq Khan criticized Donald Trump & the USA's "inward looking mentality" on SXSW London day one.

As he laid out why London is a “creative hotbed, a gateway to the world and a hub for talent, trade, tech and innovation,” Khan threatened to reopen rifts between himself and Donald Trump. Khan used the opening SXSW speech to lay down a marker for London’s position on the world stage as the UK negotiates trade deals with the EU, India and U.S. He described SXSW as a “moment of creative synergy” with “London’s spirit meeting Austin’s swagger.” “It’s like Big Ben started wearing cowboy boots and made a podcast,” he joked.

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