Regime change in Iran not ‘under consideration’, insists David Lammy
The UK foreign secretary has insisted that regime change in Iran is not “under consideration”, despite Donald Trump’s suggestion overnight that the country should be made “great again”. David Lammy referenced “extensive discussions” with members of the US administration over the weekend and noted that recent military action conducted by the United States was “targeted […]
Trump and Starmer announce ‘historic’ US-UK trade deal
The Liberal Democrats have reiterated their position that a US-UK trade deal must be subject to a vote in parliament.
Sorcha Eastwood: ‘US talks must not trade away our online safety to Trump and Musk’
Every parent knows the internet can be a dark, dangerous place for children. We’ve seen the worst of it — from tragic deaths, horrific abuse, radicalisation, and the rise in misogyny and violence levied against women and girls. Algorithms aren’t neutral. They’re designed to maximise engagement, even if it means driving users toward hate and […]
Tim Farron: ‘America has left the room. It’s time to step up and lead’
Donald Trump’s decision to dismantle USAID and halt its £55bn of spending has far-reaching consequences. Vaccination programmes, clean water projects, food aid and humanitarian work have all been abruptly halted, causing distress to millions of vulnerable people around the globe. Refugee resettlement has also been badly hit. The US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants has […]
Donald Trump says Reform’s Farage was ‘big winner’ of UK election
The below content first appeared in Politics.co.uk’s Politics@Lunch newsletter, sign-up for free and never miss our daily briefing. It’s election day in the United States and, in the coming hours, the final votes will be cast to decide the sundering nation’s 47th president. The race is being watched intently (and fearfully) the world over — and […]
US election day is here: what to expect and when will we know who won?
Election day in the US is here and, in the coming hours, the final votes will be cast to decide the nation’s 47th president. In this deeply divided country, the 2024 presidential race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump is neck-and-neck. The final New York Times/Siena College polls, released Sunday, showed a virtually tied […]
Scottish first minister John Swinney endorses Kamala Harris for US president
The first minister joked that his endorsement is not just because Donald Trump is opposed to Scottish independence.
Why US election ‘interference’ row is so awkward for Keir Starmer
According to a recent LinkedIn post, around 100 Labour members are travelling to the US to volunteer for Kamala Harris.
JD Vance vs Tim Walz: Could the vice presidential candidates sway the US election?
It’s a little under a month to go before the US presidential election — and Tim Walz and JD Vance are busy hitting the campaign trail.
Donald Trump praising ‘smart’ Rishi Sunak is a sign of things to come
Rishi Sunak’s speech last week — which confirmed reports that the government was indeed watering down its offering on net zero — was met with its fair share of critics. Shadow net zero secretary Ed Miliband was among the more predictable disparagers as he castigated “more dither and more delay” and Sunak himself as a […]
