Donald Trump's Reckless Betrayal of British Veterans: A Line Crossed

Wrong, Mr Prez

DONALD Trump has been right this week to forcefully shake Nato out of its shocking complacency on defence.

But in his thoughtless betrayal of British veterans he crossed a line.

Donald Trump would do well never to forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our two countriesCredit: AFP

Suggesting British and other troops had failed to properly support US forces on the frontline during the war on terror in was shameful.

Supporters of may claim he made a throwaway comment not intended to cause offence.

But it was a of the 457 British servicemen killed in that conflict.

also forgets that 179 Brits died in , too.

They included Lance Corporal of Horse Matty Hull, killed by pilots in a dreadful friendly fire incident.

As his pal and fellow soldier asks: why would the President disparage the memories of those who have fought and died?

Britain has always been staunchest ally.

would do well never to forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our two countries.

Burn ’em

THE circus is well and truly under way, with Labour factions fighting like rats in sacks.

allies on ruling NEC seem to think the smart move is to block the so-called King of the North from standing in the Gorton and Denton .

Excuses being tried out are that it would be too expensive to run the contest to replace as mayor of , or that it could open the door for to take his place.

But rival camps point out that blocking risks making Sir Keir look weak.

Others say a “London stitch-up” of the candidature would be disastrous for the party.

Meanwhile, unions who like the latest Socialist incarnation of one-time Blairite Mr Burnham are spoiling for a massive fight if he’s not allowed to stand, claiming it would be a “democratic outrage”.

We remind Labour that — while they might enjoy all this plotting, posturing and whining — the rest of the country just wants our broken borders and crisis sorting out.

TV whammy

NEXT time you settle down for a pint in the local to watch a game on the big screen, spare a thought for the landlord.

The more a pays in business rates the higher the prices charged for TV subscriptions by Sky Sports and TNT.

That means plans to whack up rates leaves boozers facing a double whammy.

It’s yet another reason why a drastic rethink is needed ­— now.