The UK Government will “shed no tears” about the end of Nicolas Maduro’s regime, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said in his first statement since Donald Trump's press conference today. The British politician took to address for a second time today the "evolving situation" in the Latin American country. 

He wrote: "The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime." Referring to his earlier remark on upholding international law, Sir Keir continued: "I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.

This morning, Sir Keir said he hadn't spoken to Mr Trump about the strike on Caracas, which saw President Maduro and his wife being captured.

Sir Keir said: “What I can say is that the UK was not involved in any way in this operation, and as you’d expect, we’re focusing on British nationals in Venezuela (and) working very closely with our embassy. I want to talk to the president. I will want to talk to allies, but at the moment, I think we need to establish the facts.

“I think President Trump is doing a press conference later, so hopefully more information will come out then.”

As he faced pressure from opposition critics, including the Liberal Democrats and Green Party, to condemn the strike, he added: “I always say and believe we should all uphold international law, but I think at this stage, fast-moving situation, let’s establish the facts and take it from there.”

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