Obama in London: Have Starmer and Labour already shown they were listening?
They say never meet your heroes, but I have to disagree. Last week in London I met president Barack Obama. He radiated charisma, charm and patience to all the many people he encountered. I especially appreciated how kind and attentive he was when he met my two daughters. “Daughters are the best”, he said to me, […]
Keir Starmer reveals he speaks with former US president Barack Obama ‘frequently’
The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he speaks to former US president Barack Obama “frequently” as he continues his diplomatic blitz. Ahead of his meeting with French president Emmanuel Macron, expected to take place on Tuesday, Starmer met with centre-left world leaders for a conference in Montreal, Canada, over the weekend. It was […]
Britain and America: Drifting apart?
Confirmation of the Chilcot inquiry delay plays right into David Cameron’s hands: it’s hiding just how strained Britain’s special relationship with America is right now.
Shaker Aamer’s case is a test of the Anglo-American commitment to liberty
David Cameron raised case of the British Guantanomo detainee with Obama
Comment: What exactly is David Axelrod doing for Labour?
Obama election strategist David Axelrod was hired by Labour for a reported six-figure salary…. but he’s nowhere to be seen
Salmond ‘surprised’ by Obama’s independence intervention
Alex Salmond expresses “surprise” at Barack Obama’s intervention in the Scottish independence debate, as analysts tried to establish what effect, if any, the president’s remarks will have on the campaign
The Political Week Online: A hard knock life for MPs
It’s a hard knock life for MPs, being threatened with an 11% pay rise against your will. Plus gender segregation, DWP screw-ups, Home Office screw-ups, and the correct etiquette of the selfie.
Comment: The stars are aligned for a better relationship with Iran
For the first time in many years, we can build a decent relationship with Iran. We must not waste the opportunity.
The Political Week Online: Smoke and microscopes
Rows over cigarette packaging, sexism accusations, and Barack Obama peering at you through a microscope. Playfully.
The name’s Osborne, Jeffrey Osborne: Obama confuses chancellor with black soul singer
Barack Obama has apologised to George Osborne for repeatedly confusing him with black Rhode-Island soul singer Jeffrey Osborne.
