Starmer spoke with Trump after shock rally attack

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Manage your email preferences here Having trouble viewing this email? Click here  Hi, Sir Keir Starmer spoke with former president Donald Trump for around five minutes, following the shocking rally attack on Sunday.    The PM condemned the violence, expressed his condolences for the victims and their families, and wished Mr Trump and those injured a quick recovery.   Sir Keir also confirmed he wants to set up a national truant register to ensure all councils keep track of "ghost children" who do not turn up to the classroom. Harry Cole Political Editor PM'S HORROR Sir Keir Starmer speaks to Donald Trump & wishes him speedy recovery after shooter tried to assassinate ex-president 'GHOST PUPILS' BID Sir Keir Starmer turning to AI to set up national truant register in bid to crack down on children skipping school BIG BILL Taxpayers forked out nearly £100m in a year to pay public sector staff to do union duties GOING SOUTH-GATE Gareth Southgate made 'extraordinary' contribution to football - he's moulded an incredible team, culture sec says FEE TO STAY Sir Keir Starmer facing backslash after saying Labour will keep the £169.50 TV licence fee TROOP COMMISSIONER Sir Keir Starmer will reveal new Squaddies Czar role in first King's Speech to help tackle problems affecting troops NO FEAR Defiant Trump confirms he'll still attend RNC as he's seen with bandaged head after rally shooting WARNING OVER EU Don't water down Brexit at Europe bash, MPs tell Starmer FRANTIC MOMENTS Donald Trump repeatedly shouts 'let me get my shoes' & raises fist to crowd as he's whisked away from shooter at rally   The Sun newsletter Money newsletter Royals newsletter WANT EVEN MORE NEWS? The latest politics news FOLLOW THE SUN Unsubscribe here  to unsubscribe or update your preferences. To see our privacy policy, click here. © News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. View our online Press Pack. For other inquiries, Contact Us. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)  Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here.