UK-US Trade Deal LIVE: Starmer says deal will save 'thousands' of British jobs amid 'historic' agreement

The much-anticipated trade deal between the US and UK has now been announced - but what have Trump and Starmer said about it?

After the chaos of Trump’s tariffs announced in March, many will be relieved to see that the UK has now brokered a much more relaxed trade deal with the US.

Among those relieved voices are Keir Starmer, who credits this new deal as being the product of a government who “stands up, not stands aside”.

READ IN FULL: What Starmer and Trump have said about the new UK-US trade deal

Both Donald Trump and Keir Starmer have suggested today's deal will be expanded in the years to come. 

"This is a very conclusive deal, but we think we can grow it even from that," he said.

"But this is a maxed out deal that we're gonna make even bigger, and we're going to make it bigger through growth."

Starmer added "we would like to go further in relation to tariffs".

Sir Keir Starmer is now speaking from the West Midlands. 

He says today's deal will save "thousands" of British jobs.

"That is a deal that will protect British businesses and save thousands of jobs in Britain," he said. 

"It will provide vital assurances for our life sciences sector, so important to our economy, and grant unprecedented market access for British farmers without compromising our high standards."

Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said: “The new global era demands a government that steps up, not stands aside.

“This historic deal delivers for British business and British workers protecting thousands of British jobs in key sectors including car manufacturing and steel.

“My government has put Britain at the front of the queue because we want to work constructively with allies for mutual benefit rather than turning our back on the world.

“As VE Day reminds us, the UK has no greater ally than the United States, so I am delighted that eight decades on, under President Trump the special relationship remains a force for economic and national security.

“This is jobs saved, jobs won but not job done and our teams will continue to work to build on this agreement.

“My Government is determined to go further and faster to strengthen the UK’s economy, putting more money in working people’s pockets as part of our Plan for Change.”

Sir Keir Starmer highlighted today's VE Day connection as he spoke with Donald Trump,

The deal's timing "couldn't be more apt", Starmer said.

"To be able to announce this great deal on the same day, 80 years forward, almost at the same hour - and as we were 80 years ago with the UK, the US standing side by side - I think is incredibly important and makes this truly historic."

The PM has hailed this news as "a really fantastic, historic day." 

He described the agreement as "a real tribute to, the history that we have of working so closely together."

"This is going to boost trade, between, and across our countries," the PM said. 

"It's going to not only protect jobs, but create jobs., opening market access."

Donald Trump, speaking from the White House, has revealed details of his trade deal with the UK. 

He said: "The deal includes billions of dollars of increased market access for American exports, especially in agriculture, dramatically increasing access for American beef, ethanol, and virtually all the products produced by our great farmers."

He added the "bond between our two countries will soon be stronger than ever before."

Donald Trump has arrived, describing today's deal as "very conclusive".

He said the details will be "ironed out" in the coming weeks, but a deal should be signed soon. 

He said Sir Keir Starmer has been  "terrific" in negotiations.