UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has denounced as "insulting" Donald Trump's claim that British troops avoided the front line in Afghanistan, amid widespread anger at the US president's remarks.

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump insulted NATO member states by suggesting they can't be counted on to contribute to military actions when needed, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the US presidents remarks on NATO forces in Afghanistan "insulting and frankly appalling".

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Donald Trump’s comments suggesting NATO allies avoided frontline combat in Afghanistan, calling them “insulting” and “appalling”. The remarks have drawn criticism from British leaders, European allies, veterans’ groups, and families of fallen soldiers.

Lorraine McClure said she was 'angry and cut up' about President Trump's 'insult' to the memory of the 457 British troops including her son Aaron, 19, who died on active service in Afghanistan.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about European troops staying off the front lines in Afghanistan insulting and appalling, joining a chorus of criticism from ‌other European officials and veterans. "I consider President Trump's remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling, and I'm not surprised…

The Duke of Sussex has lashed out at Donald Trump over his comments on Britain's war dead, saying that UK soldiers who sacrificed their lives ought to be treated with 'respect.'

LONDON >> British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called President Donald Trump’s comments about European troops staying off the front lines in Afghanistan insulting and appalling, joining a chorus of criticism from other European officials and veterans.

The Armed Forces Minister previously served five tours in Afghanistan and was awarded a Military Cross

A former NZ army major says Trump's claim that NATO troops "stayed a little back" is sensationalist and disrespects the families of fallen soldiers.

Despite Donald Trump's comments over troops from NATO countries in Afghanistan, it was British troops who were there alongside the US until the end.

Despite Donald Trump's comments over troops from NATO countries in Afghanistan, it was British troops who were there alongside the US until the end.

UK PM Keir Starmer condemns Trump’s NATO remarks on Afghan troops as “insulting,” stressing the sacrifices of British soldiers.

UK PM Keir Starmer condemns Trump’s NATO remarks on Afghan troops as “insulting,” stressing the sacrifices of British soldiers.

Fury mounts after US president falsely says that NATO allies -- who lost hundreds of soldiers -- stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan

In an interview with Fox News in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Trump said he was not sure NATO would be there to support the United States if and when requested