'Not impressed!' Mark Carney slams Keir Starmer in fiery Sky News interview

Mark Carney has criticised the UK government's decision to offer Donald Trump an unprecedented second state visit to Britain. The Canadian President said his citizens "weren't impressed" by the invitation from Sir Keir Starmer to the US president during a visit to the Oval Office.

Mr Carey, the newly elected Liberal leader of the Commonwealth state, suggested the invitation "cut across clear messages" that the Canadian government was trying to send to the White House in response to their threats against Canada's sovereignty.

He said: "I think, to be frank, they [Canadians] weren't impressed by that gesture...given the circumstance. It was at a time when we were being quite clear about the issues around sovereignty."

The King, who is Canada's head of state, has been invited to open its parliament later this month in a "clear message of sovereignty".

It is the first time the Monarch has carried out this function in nearly 50 years and Mr Carney says it's "not coincidental".

The former Bank of England governor added: "All issues around Canada's sovereignty have been accentuated by the president. So no, it's not coincidental, but it is also a reaffirming moment for Canadians."

The King and Queen are to visit Canada from May 26 to 27, Buckingham Palace announced earlier this month.

During the trip Charles and Camilla will attend the state opening of Canada’s parliament in the capital Ottawa.