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While the war in Iran goes on Russia gets an economic boost, thanks in part to Trump lifting sanctions. This gives Russia an incentive to keep the war going, so it is in the US geopolitical interests to deter Russia. So why is the White House doing the opposite 🤔
I always thought that David Starkey could do with professional help.
She's a great cartoonist
More training than the Russian recruits get
Simon Dudley said “everyone dies in the end” and “fires happen” as he said there was now too much regulation in the building industry.
Shameful yes, but also 'on brand' for Reform.
Sounds like Starmer is trying to achieve closer integration without breaking manifesto commitments.
If he can then great, but the world has changed since the election, I hope if he has to that he will be brave enough to make the right decision.
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So, I was wrong about the Single Market, although I note he "in relation to" - I doubt it would be possible to rejoin before the next election so maybe it is possible carry out preparatory work short of rejoining, this not break manifesto commitments
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It was obvious that there was a huge problem sharing intelligence when 45 was discovered to have kept top secret files in a bathroom of a place open to paying guests.
The solidarity shown by the Starmer led opposition during the covid crisis, absent during the Badenoch led opposition during the Iran war (plus economic shockwaves caused by Trump's tariffs).
Starmer must have strong indications that further integration is on the cards to make this announcement.
Note, no mention of the customs union or single market, so not against the manifesto.
White House Says It “Doesn’t Matter” if Russia Is Helping Iran in War White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had quite the reaction to reports that Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran.
In effect, the White House has given wounding US troops the 👍
So it turns out the real scandal of the Gorton and Denton by-election was the willingness of media organisations to collude in Nigel Farage's attempt to undermine the result of a free and fair election
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It used to be said, 'the devil can quote scriptures', they didn't say he'd make spelling mistakes.
Not sure what the news is here, that gas prices have increased, or that Trump tells the truth for once.
Probably satire, but... You know, I've known Jesus for a long time. He often says, 'Donald Trump, we are really close friends and my father is happy that you're making America Great Again. It's my favorite country.' When he saved my ear from the bullet he whispered in my ear, the one that was saved, and said, "The whole world owes you a debt of gratitude for being so Christian and having perfect morals.
Why did they only ask living presidents, Donald could asked Jesus to pass on a message
Bizarre situation:
Iran has announced it will boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns and geopolitical tensions following U.S. airstrikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader in early March 2026.
I guess Badenoch "tells the truth" in the same way that she "doesn't make gaffs".
Altman is the only one of the US tech bros* who regularly talks about these things. He still comes across as a sociopath, but a caring sort of sociopath.
There is a long history of the connection between the military and looting but traditionally it has been looting the enemy
Gambling monk, Germany 15th century
Techbro billionaire Bezos, 21st century
If you ever wondered what Jeff Bezos got up to before Amazon...
The Tories oversaw the degradation of UK gas storage capacity - 2010 to 2017. Thatcher privatised the gas and oil industry - 1982 to 1986. Thatcher closed the collieries - 1986 to 1991. This woman is an idiot - 1960 to 2026
Also...
Sort of appropriate that Fergie would send you off the rails
,"Andrew was a walking category error, perceiving no difference between business and pleasure, between what was good for the country and what was excellent for him, conducting a campaign of international larceny masquerading as public service."
Trump says he fears Iran’s next leader could be ‘as bad as the previous person’ US president suggests worst-case result of assassination would be regime change that fails to relieve repression
"Supreme leader Khameni is dead, long live Supreme leader Khameni"
Trump actually got something right (except Khameni Jnr. is apparently even more extreme).
@philmoorhouse.bsky.social this might interest you
Inside the ‘crazy’ decisions that left Britain with no gas storage and vulnerable to Putin A decade of ministerial failures and Whitehall complacency has squandered efforts to improve energy resilience
I wonder if Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson knows which party the Telegraph blames for the lack of gas storage capacity
As my old dad used to say, "no good will ever come from geopolitics"
Trump and Farage
and what if you don't actually deal with difficult people directly but they are in a position to make life VERY difficult?
