Kamala Harris launches 2024 Presidential campaign

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has wasted no time launching her 2024 presidential campaign, with the backing of President Joe Biden after he pulled out of the race amid concerns about his age and health.

Reuters reports that a growing number of senior Democrat politicians and party backers are supporting Harris. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he “respects” US President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election, and that he looks forward to working with him for the remainder of the presidency. Starmer is one of many US allies who have paid tribute to President Biden after he declared he wouldn’t run for a second presidential term – instead endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.