Just walking up to the news of global (not just EU and UK) aluminium and steel tariffs, “including products that contain these metals such as window frames and cooking pots”.
Yes, the UK should retaliate - it’s not personal. Choose a sector Britain would prefer to encourage domestic production and which is subject to significant U.S. competition.
Is it worth it? The US represents only 7% of our steel exports (though that's tonnes, not value), and from memory a lot of that is defence related, stainless steel etc. We help construct their missile tubes in Rosyth, for example, though I'm not sure if that is being hit by tariffs.
That isn't the kind of relationship we should burn lightly, so I hope we can arrange some sort of deal.
I see Australia - who were hoping to be excluded - are also tariffed, it’s a global levy with no exceptions. They at least won’t respond, as relevant exports are minimal.
Jonathan Reynolds, the Trade Sec, has said that the UK is concentrating on “rapidly negotiating a wider economic deal”, but I’ll believe that when I see it.
This is all a game to Trump, I don’t think there’s any downside to responding to a rejection (Starmer asked for a carve out in a call to Trump on the weekend, apparently) with a counter-measure.
I do think he's just toying with everyone. Maybe we need to agree a 6 month counter-tariff regime inside CANZUK and the EU, and then ignore him until that period is up.
However, we are, surely, duty-bound to support Canada.
Nobody in UK politics has offered a scintilla of support for Canada. They dare not.
Sad, isn't it. After all the support they gave us in war-time. Juno Beach in Normandy for example.
we are led by craven cowardly donkeys to be polite
We can't even put tariffs on EU imports after many years. How long do you think it would take to respond against US tariffs? Threats are only effective if you have the mechanisms to do it hence cancelling WFA (tin hat on)
Yes, the heat death of the universe will have happened before the civil service drafts retaliatory tariffs. Best off not threatening something we are unlikely to achieve.
Looking to the local elections YouGov comparison early March 2021 and NOW: 2021 NOW Cons 45 22 Labour 22 24 Green 7 9 Lib Dem 6 15 SNP 5 3 Reform 3 23 Plaid 1 1
Suggest bi gains for Reform and Lib Dems, lesser for Greens and Labour holding their own. Problem for Reform is they poll about 25% across the board, whereas Lib Dems vote condensed in targeted localities, I would not be surprised f Lib Dems make most gains.
Just walking up to the news of global (not just EU and UK) aluminium and steel tariffs, “including products that contain these metals such as window frames and cooking pots”.
Yes, the UK should retaliate - it’s not personal. Choose a sector Britain would prefer to encourage domestic production and which is subject to significant U.S. competition.
Is it worth it? The US represents only 7% of our steel exports (though that's tonnes, not value), and from memory a lot of that is defence related, stainless steel etc. We help construct their missile tubes in Rosyth, for example, though I'm not sure if that is being hit by tariffs.
That isn't the kind of relationship we should burn lightly, so I hope we can arrange some sort of deal.
I was thinking of componenets for the new engines for the B52 fleet, some of which may come from RR in Derby and other places to the US manufacturing site.
Looking to the local elections YouGov comparison early March 2021 and NOW: 2021 NOW Cons 45 22 Labour 22 24 Green 7 9 Lib Dem 6 15 SNP 5 3 Reform 3 23 Plaid 1 1
Suggest bi gains for Reform and Lib Dems, lesser for Greens and Labour holding their own. Problem for Reform is they poll about 25% across the board, whereas Lib Dems vote condensed in targeted localities, I would not be surprised f Lib Dems make most gains.
I said that Reform leadership was slitting its own throat by launching this horrific smear campaign against me, with zero credible evidence.
I raised questions of Reform policy, communication and structure. The day after, you kicked me out.
That's your real motive.
Nige has definitely moved Reform to the left recently. Either Rupe stands as an independent in Yarmouth (He'll win handily) or joins the Tories. Could be the revival of the Tories if they'll take him tbh. I suppose he could retire, he doesn't take the money as an MP anyway.
To the left? How?
All politics is relative. FWIW it seems to me that Farage is keen to place himself at the far end of the mainstream, while other bits of the 'right' are wanting to place themselves with the extreme.
This is best tested by actual examples. Ignore Farage's personal views. (No idea). But he presents, eg in General Election policies, as 1950s social democrat - cradle to grave welfare free stuff for the right sort, war on scroungers + private enterprise + NATO + low migration + fantasy economics + other politicians have been useless. This is all bogus but mainstream right of centre stuff.
Where he does not not want to go is 'extreme right'. War on Islam; compulsory remigration; abolish free speech; women are just for Kinder, Kϋche, Kirche; sink the boats.
The difference is real. The centre and left miss a lot if they don't spot it.
This morning the US imposed tariffs on European and British steel and aluminium imports. The EU has responded with its own tariffs. The British government has said it's "disappointed". And done nothing.
How much steel do we actually produce and sell to the US…
7% by volume and 9% by value goed to the US, according to UK Steel, the industry association.
I said that Reform leadership was slitting its own throat by launching this horrific smear campaign against me, with zero credible evidence.
I raised questions of Reform policy, communication and structure. The day after, you kicked me out.
That's your real motive.
Nige has definitely moved Reform to the left recently. Either Rupe stands as an independent in Yarmouth (He'll win handily) or joins the Tories. Could be the revival of the Tories if they'll take him tbh. I suppose he could retire, he doesn't take the money as an MP anyway.
To the left? How?
All politics is relative. FWIW it seems to me that Farage is keen to place himself at the far end of the mainstream, while other bits of the 'right' are wanting to place themselves with the extreme.
This is best tested by actual examples. Ignore Farage's personal views. (No idea). But he presents, eg in General Election policies, as 1950s social democrat - cradle to grave welfare free stuff for the right sort, war on scroungers + private enterprise + NATO + low migration + fantasy economics + other politicians have been useless. This is all bogus but mainstream right of centre stuff.
Where he does not not want to go is 'extreme right'. War on Islam; compulsory remigration; abolish free speech; women are just for Kinder, Kϋche, Kirche; sink the boats.
The difference is real. The centre and left miss a lot if they don't spot it.
There's a big element of truth in that, but while indispensable, Farage isn't his party, which attracts some of that vote.
With less than a handful of MPs, there's no solid party core; post Farage, it's hard to say what it would be. And Farage alone is never going to be a serious contender for government.
It’s been a very mild winter and with no dead pensioner stories, the worst of Labour’s experience with the WFA changes have passed IMHO.
Its not been mild - its been consistently cold all year, certainly where I live. What we haven't had is a really cold week (bar the start of Jan).
My judge is how often in the morning I wear running leggings. Once.
We have had a very boring winter - consistently hovering around 6-8 deg C. Not brutal cold, and not many frosts (apart from the last few weeks) but never really having nice warm winter days. This weekend was the warmest day since september, to provide context.
Consistent, grey, tedious. Almost like the Prime Minister.
Just walking up to the news of global (not just EU and UK) aluminium and steel tariffs, “including products that contain these metals such as window frames and cooking pots”.
Yes, the UK should retaliate - it’s not personal. Choose a sector Britain would prefer to encourage domestic production and which is subject to significant U.S. competition.
Is it worth it? The US represents only 7% of our steel exports (though that's tonnes, not value), and from memory a lot of that is defence related, stainless steel etc. We help construct their missile tubes in Rosyth, for example, though I'm not sure if that is being hit by tariffs.
That isn't the kind of relationship we should burn lightly, so I hope we can arrange some sort of deal.
I was thinking of componenets for the new engines for the B52 fleet, some of which may come from RR in Derby and other places to the US manufacturing site.
Are there smarter alternatives to retaliatory tariffs ? Might make an interesting topic for a header.
Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival and after an opening day that largely went the bookies way, a few ideas for this afternoon's nonsense:
Turners Novices Hurdle: THE YELLOW CLAY Brown Advisory Chase: BALLYBURN (NAP) Queen Mother Champion Chase: ENERGUMENE Champion Bumper: AQUA FORCE (EACH WAY)
I got on THE YELLOW CLAY each way at 7s earlier in the week and he's now 9/2 so not really an each way play. I backed BALLYBURN at Evens (my biggest bet for a while) and he's now 8/13. ENERGUMENE, on the other hand, is approaching an each way price (he's 15/2 now) and I could well top up each way if all eight stand.
AQUA FORCE is now 14s - the money this morning is for BAMBOO FEVER who is 9/2 from 13/2 but the Bumper race market will be much more interesting in the final five minutes.
Good luck to anyone playing at Prestbury Park this afternoon.
Did not fancy much today , have done following
Trixie Kalypso'chance 17:20 Be Aware 14:40 Unexpected Party 16:40
EW on Dancing City against Ballyburn on chance fav will have jumping issues
I’ve Napoleon on Ballyburn too. I’m on be aware too. And pretty confident about final demand.
Surely Jon Bonk for the Queen Mother. Even though my phones autocorrect makes it Jon Bonk every time.
Kalypso Does look interesting, now I look again today, but I’ll stick with Copacabana. I done so much research over the weekend I’ll back myself. Horses for courses is a definite thing with Cheltenham imo, and that does make festival winner energumene a good chance… to finish second to Jon Bonk. 😀
Sounds like Putin has rejected the ceasefire offer and is coming in with his own slightly different (And no doubt more advantageous to Russia) proposition. Looks like still some way to go on this one to me but baby steps towards a resolution.
HYUFD I like you but your analysis of the Labour Party internals as is becoming a habit, is very poor indeed. I know this isn’t your area of expertise but I really would suggest you stop pretending you know what’s going on.
Starmer is not “under threat”.
If it gets closer to the general election and looks like Reform and the Tories win a majority, Rayner or Streeting will likely challenge him for the leadership
I think the by-election will be 1,000 votes either way. Tories may struggle to save their deposit, although probably more likely they just about will.
As we stand yup - could come down to the weather on the day imo.
Having said that, Reform more likely than Labour to make a serious misjudgement though between now and then.
Thus the 11/8 remains great value imo.
(If told the result were a landslide though it'd be more likely Reform than Lab)
I think also highly relevant that Amesbury punched someone mildly annoying. Not a sex pest or similar like most MPs standing down. Much more relatable especially to Wools* so less reason for a punishment vote.
I think the by-election will be 1,000 votes either way. Tories may struggle to save their deposit, although probably more likely they just about will.
Reform will have to do something seriously bad not to get more than 50% of all votes cast and probably nearer 55%, even if Rupert Lowe takes the Tory Whip
I think the by-election will be 1,000 votes either way. Tories may struggle to save their deposit, although probably more likely they just about will.
Reform will have to do something seriously bad not to get more than 50% of all votes cast and probably nearer 55%, even if Rupert Lowe takes the Tory Whip
Which party wouldn't have 33% of its members or voters preferring another leader?
The LibDems, currently, perhaps
Davey should consider it even so though. He took them to what is probably a high point in seats even if they can boost their vote share, hes a party elder and can step back giving his successor a great legacy and keep credit for 2024 even if they go backwards next time.
Not that he's done poorly, not at all, its just probably as far as they can reach MP wise.
I don't think so. Davey enjoys his 2 questions each week and fancies another "Fun Dad" election campaign.
Kemi is surely the value bet. Nobody likes her, even the only Tory in the PB village is shifting to Jenrickism.
I voted for Jenrick (having initially backed Tugendhat) but Kemi has a mandate and as far as I am concerned can lead the party into the next GE, if she went it would only be someone like Stride who replaced her anyway most likely before the election.
Given every poll has Starmer losing his majority he is also not fully secure, Rayner and Streeting both want his job
Once again, your reminder the next GE is almost certainly not going to be until 2028 and quite possibly 2029 so predictions made now are about as useful as my Cheltenham selections.
I do think any Reform implosion will benefit Labour and the Conservatives most though the continuing appalling ratings for the Conservative Party suggest a very long road back to credibility at this stage.
The Conservatives have to get past the May local elections which, even with the postponed contests, aren't going to be pretty given the high water mark of 2021 when these seats were last contested. Badenocj is already downplaying expectations which suggests she sees the potential threat to her leadership from another bad night of election results.
Though half the counties where Reform would have done well eg Essex and Norfolk aren't holding local elections anyway
I think the by-election will be 1,000 votes either way. Tories may struggle to save their deposit, although probably more likely they just about will.
Reform will have to do something seriously bad not to get more than 50% of all votes cast and probably nearer 55%, even if Rupert Lowe takes the Tory Whip
More on the putative kill-switch for the F35. The TL:DR is that there is no kill-switch per se, but reliance on the US for i) maintenance of the plane's computer system (ALIS/ODIN) and ii) supply of mission-specific data (MDF) is a vulnerability
However, we are, surely, duty-bound to support Canada.
Nobody in UK politics has offered a scintilla of support for Canada. They dare not.
Sad, isn't it. After all the support they gave us in war-time. Juno Beach in Normandy for example.
we are led by craven cowardly donkeys to be polite
We can't even put tariffs on EU imports after many years. How long do you think it would take to respond against US tariffs? Threats are only effective if you have the mechanisms to do it hence cancelling WFA (tin hat on)
seem incompetent at almost everything re trade, borders , etc
Could You Be Loved allegedly one of the King’s favourite songs, according to his new Apple podcast (only available to Apple Music subscribers at least in the U.S.)
It’s also just come on the radio in the cafe I’m sitting in.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
More on the putative kill-switch for the F35. The TL:DR is that there is no kill-switch per se, but reliance on the US for i) maintenance of the plane's computer system (ALIS/ODIN) and ii) supply of mission-specific data (MDF) is a vulnerability
Oh, its new operating system (ODIN) which is replacing its existing operating system (ALIS) is cloud-based. So nothing can go wrong there, I'm sure...
Was at a soft play with the boy on Sunday. Another child there rejoiced in the name Odin. In my family we have an Astrid and an Einar. All, presumably, from parents watching 'Vikings' on TV...
More on the putative kill-switch for the F35. The TL:DR is that there is no kill-switch per se, but reliance on the US for i) maintenance of the plane's computer system (ALIS/ODIN) and ii) supply of mission-specific data (MDF) is a vulnerability
Oh, its new operating system (ODIN) which is replacing its existing operating system (ALIS) is cloud-based. So nothing can go wrong there, I'm sure...
European customers should get together to threaten a boycott on any further purchases without software autonomy.
For example, an Anglo-Italian MDF centre would be entirely feasible (an Italian team has produced MDFs at the US lab, and Italy is politically palatable to Trump), and would provide some assurance to European users.
The alternative (and threat) would be a fully funded effort to go ahead with Tempest asap., with a mix of Rafales, Eurofighters and Gripens as a stopgap.
With prospective doubling of European defence procurement spending - of which the US currently enjoys nearly two thirds - that's quite a big stick.
Note that both Taiwan and S Korea developed domestic aircraft industries as a counterweight to US dependency. Taiwan in particular got rug pulled over the Lockheed F20 (Carter/Reagan).
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
Which party wouldn't have 33% of its members or voters preferring another leader?
The LibDems, currently, perhaps
Davey should consider it even so though. He took them to what is probably a high point in seats even if they can boost their vote share, hes a party elder and can step back giving his successor a great legacy and keep credit for 2024 even if they go backwards next time.
Not that he's done poorly, not at all, its just probably as far as they can reach MP wise.
I don't think so. Davey enjoys his 2 questions each week and fancies another "Fun Dad" election campaign.
Kemi is surely the value bet. Nobody likes her, even the only Tory in the PB village is shifting to Jenrickism.
There is lots of talent on the Lib Dem benches, but most of them have been there for less than a year.
Give them a chance to show what they are made of....
Daisy Cooper has been a very effective deputy.
They have at least 4 ex-services, including the memorable one who proposed EATO, who's name I have forgotten.
Mike Martin MP. Tunbridge Wells. PhD in War studies from KCL, 10 years in the army, including the Int. Corps, Multiple tours in Helmand.
He is not even the most impressive figure on the Lib Dem benches.
There are 8 ex military Lib Dem MPs. 6 army 2 RAF.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
Could You Be Loved allegedly one of the King’s favourite songs, according to his new Apple podcast (only available to Apple Music subscribers at least in the U.S.)
It’s also just come on the radio in the cafe I’m sitting in.
My favourite Bob Marley song by a long way. Nice to know he rated it so highly.
Which party wouldn't have 33% of its members or voters preferring another leader?
The LibDems, currently, perhaps
Davey should consider it even so though. He took them to what is probably a high point in seats even if they can boost their vote share, hes a party elder and can step back giving his successor a great legacy and keep credit for 2024 even if they go backwards next time.
Not that he's done poorly, not at all, its just probably as far as they can reach MP wise.
I don't think so. Davey enjoys his 2 questions each week and fancies another "Fun Dad" election campaign.
Kemi is surely the value bet. Nobody likes her, even the only Tory in the PB village is shifting to Jenrickism.
There is lots of talent on the Lib Dem benches, but most of them have been there for less than a year.
Give them a chance to show what they are made of....
Daisy Cooper has been a very effective deputy.
They have at least 4 ex-services, including the memorable one who proposed EATO, who's name I have forgotten.
Mike Martin MP. Tunbridge Wells. PhD in War studies from KCL, 10 years in the army, including the Int. Corps, Multiple tours in Helmand.
He is not even the most impressive figure on the Lib Dem benches.
There are 8 ex military Lib Dem MPs. 6 army 2 RAF.
None from the Senior Service, then?
Just goes to prove, once again, that they hate Britain and all it stands for. Shame.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Do they? How do we know this? how do we know what's going on behind closed doors?
Which party wouldn't have 33% of its members or voters preferring another leader?
The LibDems, currently, perhaps
Davey should consider it even so though. He took them to what is probably a high point in seats even if they can boost their vote share, hes a party elder and can step back giving his successor a great legacy and keep credit for 2024 even if they go backwards next time.
Not that he's done poorly, not at all, its just probably as far as they can reach MP wise.
I don't think so. Davey enjoys his 2 questions each week and fancies another "Fun Dad" election campaign.
Kemi is surely the value bet. Nobody likes her, even the only Tory in the PB village is shifting to Jenrickism.
There is lots of talent on the Lib Dem benches, but most of them have been there for less than a year.
Give them a chance to show what they are made of....
Daisy Cooper has been a very effective deputy.
They have at least 4 ex-services, including the memorable one who proposed EATO, who's name I have forgotten.
Mike Martin MP. Tunbridge Wells. PhD in War studies from KCL, 10 years in the army, including the Int. Corps, Multiple tours in Helmand.
He is not even the most impressive figure on the Lib Dem benches.
There are 8 ex military Lib Dem MPs. 6 army 2 RAF.
None from the Senior Service, then?
Just goes to prove, once again, that they hate Britain and all it stands for. Shame.
That's a bit hard on the Navy.
They're an awkward lot, certainly, and it's certainly possible to think that whoever commissioned those two carriers hates Britain, but I wouldn't go quite so far.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Do they? How do we know this? how do we know what's going on behind closed doors?
This is an online political forum, not a clairvoyant’s convention. Of course we don’t know what’s going on behind closed doors.
We do know, however, that Starmer requested an exception from today’s tariffs in a call to Trump on the weekend, but has been ignored - per reporting in the FT.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Do they? How do we know this? how do we know what's going on behind closed doors?
This is an online political forum, not a clairvoyant’s convention. Of course we don’t know what’s going on behind closed doors.
We do know, however, that Starmer requested an exception from today’s tariffs in a call to Trump on the weekend, but has been ignored - per reporting in the FT.
My point being that you asserted "Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK" and I am asking how we know this?
Just walking up to the news of global (not just EU and UK) aluminium and steel tariffs, “including products that contain these metals such as window frames and cooking pots”.
Yes, the UK should retaliate - it’s not personal. Choose a sector Britain would prefer to encourage domestic production and which is subject to significant U.S. competition.
Is it worth it? The US represents only 7% of our steel exports (though that's tonnes, not value), and from memory a lot of that is defence related, stainless steel etc. We help construct their missile tubes in Rosyth, for example, though I'm not sure if that is being hit by tariffs.
That isn't the kind of relationship we should burn lightly, so I hope we can arrange some sort of deal.
I was thinking of componenets for the new engines for the B52 fleet, some of which may come from RR in Derby and other places to the US manufacturing site.
The F130 is a variant of a Rolls Royce Germany design that's built in the USA. I doubt there are many British parts in it.
There are plenty of British parts in F-35 though.
DJT just takes flattery as a gesture of submission. While he needs and enjoys it, it's not going to get anything for the flatterer.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
Did you ever really expect anything other than craven obsequience crudely marketed as pragmatism?
DJT could blast a massive diarrhoeal spume into the King's face and SKS would just say please and thank you.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
Perhaps I have not been to enough brothels or met enough Frenchmen and very likely I don't need to know.......but why are their trousers going up and down more often than once down, once up?
Which party wouldn't have 33% of its members or voters preferring another leader?
The LibDems, currently, perhaps
Davey should consider it even so though. He took them to what is probably a high point in seats even if they can boost their vote share, hes a party elder and can step back giving his successor a great legacy and keep credit for 2024 even if they go backwards next time.
Not that he's done poorly, not at all, its just probably as far as they can reach MP wise.
I don't think so. Davey enjoys his 2 questions each week and fancies another "Fun Dad" election campaign.
Kemi is surely the value bet. Nobody likes her, even the only Tory in the PB village is shifting to Jenrickism.
There is lots of talent on the Lib Dem benches, but most of them have been there for less than a year.
Give them a chance to show what they are made of....
Daisy Cooper has been a very effective deputy.
They have at least 4 ex-services, including the memorable one who proposed EATO, who's name I have forgotten.
Mike Martin MP. Tunbridge Wells. PhD in War studies from KCL, 10 years in the army, including the Int. Corps, Multiple tours in Helmand.
He is not even the most impressive figure on the Lib Dem benches.
There are 8 ex military Lib Dem MPs. 6 army 2 RAF.
None from the Senior Service, then?
Just goes to prove, once again, that they hate Britain and all it stands for. Shame.
Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival and after an opening day that largely went the bookies way, a few ideas for this afternoon's nonsense:
Turners Novices Hurdle: THE YELLOW CLAY Brown Advisory Chase: BALLYBURN (NAP) Queen Mother Champion Chase: ENERGUMENE Champion Bumper: AQUA FORCE (EACH WAY)
I got on THE YELLOW CLAY each way at 7s earlier in the week and he's now 9/2 so not really an each way play. I backed BALLYBURN at Evens (my biggest bet for a while) and he's now 8/13. ENERGUMENE, on the other hand, is approaching an each way price (he's 15/2 now) and I could well top up each way if all eight stand.
AQUA FORCE is now 14s - the money this morning is for BAMBOO FEVER who is 9/2 from 13/2 but the Bumper race market will be much more interesting in the final five minutes.
Good luck to anyone playing at Prestbury Park this afternoon.
Did not fancy much today , have done following
Trixie Kalypso'chance 17:20 Be Aware 14:40 Unexpected Party 16:40
EW on Dancing City against Ballyburn on chance fav will have jumping issues
Likewise, not a lot to get excited about, apart from the XC chase that I always enjoy.
The Yellow Clay 1.20 Unexpected Party & JPR One 16.40
In the XC can't see beyond Stumptown and always like Vanillier.
Which party wouldn't have 33% of its members or voters preferring another leader?
The LibDems, currently, perhaps
Davey should consider it even so though. He took them to what is probably a high point in seats even if they can boost their vote share, hes a party elder and can step back giving his successor a great legacy and keep credit for 2024 even if they go backwards next time.
Not that he's done poorly, not at all, its just probably as far as they can reach MP wise.
I don't think so. Davey enjoys his 2 questions each week and fancies another "Fun Dad" election campaign.
Kemi is surely the value bet. Nobody likes her, even the only Tory in the PB village is shifting to Jenrickism.
There is lots of talent on the Lib Dem benches, but most of them have been there for less than a year.
Give them a chance to show what they are made of....
Daisy Cooper has been a very effective deputy.
They have at least 4 ex-services, including the memorable one who proposed EATO, who's name I have forgotten.
Mike Martin MP. Tunbridge Wells. PhD in War studies from KCL, 10 years in the army, including the Int. Corps, Multiple tours in Helmand.
He is not even the most impressive figure on the Lib Dem benches.
There are 8 ex military Lib Dem MPs. 6 army 2 RAF.
None from the Senior Service, then?
Just goes to prove, once again, that they hate Britain and all it stands for. Shame.
"Rum sodomy and the lash"? ;-)
Isn't that the English translation of the Latin Motto for Eton College?
Sobering assessment of the current situation from Ryan McBeth. The TL:DR is that a lot of the problems were caused by the Biden administration in its cackhanded withdrawal from Afghanistan and abandonment of its Afghan allies, and that America is entirely right to focus on Pacific and insist Europe pay much more for its defence. But he also points out that if America gets a rep for acting pragmatically instead of morally, and leaving its allies in the lurch, then its allies will drift away to the detriment of all.
I think the by-election will be 1,000 votes either way. Tories may struggle to save their deposit, although probably more likely they just about will.
Interesting call to lose their deposit when new statesman prediction is at 20%.
If the Tories lose their deposit, I dread to think what the LD and Green vote share will be, as they are currently below the Workers Party of Great Britain in the betting.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Starmer said all options are on the table but he is pushing for a UK and US trade deal which would be separate to the Canadian and Mexican trade deal with the US (which is still there despite Trump's tariffs on goods outside it) and there is no US and EU trade deal
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Starmer said all options are on the table but he is pushing for a UK and US trade deal which would be separate to the Canadian and Mexican trade deal with the US (which is still there despite Trump's tariffs on goods outside it) and there is no US and EU trade deal
We could always threaten them with the nuclear option:
“If you thought James Corden and Jon Oliver were bad, I should warn you that we have the capability to deploy b-grade comedians the likes of which you wouldn’t believe.”
Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival and after an opening day that largely went the bookies way, a few ideas for this afternoon's nonsense:
Turners Novices Hurdle: THE YELLOW CLAY Brown Advisory Chase: BALLYBURN (NAP) Queen Mother Champion Chase: ENERGUMENE Champion Bumper: AQUA FORCE (EACH WAY)
I got on THE YELLOW CLAY each way at 7s earlier in the week and he's now 9/2 so not really an each way play. I backed BALLYBURN at Evens (my biggest bet for a while) and he's now 8/13. ENERGUMENE, on the other hand, is approaching an each way price (he's 15/2 now) and I could well top up each way if all eight stand.
AQUA FORCE is now 14s - the money this morning is for BAMBOO FEVER who is 9/2 from 13/2 but the Bumper race market will be much more interesting in the final five minutes.
Good luck to anyone playing at Prestbury Park this afternoon.
Did not fancy much today , have done following
Trixie Kalypso'chance 17:20 Be Aware 14:40 Unexpected Party 16:40
EW on Dancing City against Ballyburn on chance fav will have jumping issues
Likewise, not a lot to get excited about, apart from the XC chase that I always enjoy.
The Yellow Clay 1.20 Unexpected Party & JPR One 16.40
In the XC can't see beyond Stumptown and always like Vanillier.
I’d rather be on The New Lion in the first race to be honest. Trust me, he has a fast finish 😆
I think the by-election will be 1,000 votes either way. Tories may struggle to save their deposit, although probably more likely they just about will.
Interesting call to lose their deposit when new statesman prediction is at 20%.
If the Tories lose their deposit, I dread to think what the LD and Green vote share will be, as they are currently below the Workers Party of Great Britain in the betting.
Tories won’t want to lose their deposit. They can’t just give this one up to Reform, or indeed any seat. Undercuts their status as flag bearer for the Right, otherwise.
I think the by-election will be 1,000 votes either way. Tories may struggle to save their deposit, although probably more likely they just about will.
Interesting call to lose their deposit when new statesman prediction is at 20%.
If the Tories lose their deposit, I dread to think what the LD and Green vote share will be, as they are currently below the Workers Party of Great Britain in the betting.
Pressure to see Reform defeated will pull one way, but there will also be centre left voters not hugely keen to back an incumbent government with a huge majority.
Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival and after an opening day that largely went the bookies way, a few ideas for this afternoon's nonsense:
Turners Novices Hurdle: THE YELLOW CLAY Brown Advisory Chase: BALLYBURN (NAP) Queen Mother Champion Chase: ENERGUMENE Champion Bumper: AQUA FORCE (EACH WAY)
I got on THE YELLOW CLAY each way at 7s earlier in the week and he's now 9/2 so not really an each way play. I backed BALLYBURN at Evens (my biggest bet for a while) and he's now 8/13. ENERGUMENE, on the other hand, is approaching an each way price (he's 15/2 now) and I could well top up each way if all eight stand.
AQUA FORCE is now 14s - the money this morning is for BAMBOO FEVER who is 9/2 from 13/2 but the Bumper race market will be much more interesting in the final five minutes.
Good luck to anyone playing at Prestbury Park this afternoon.
Did not fancy much today , have done following
Trixie Kalypso'chance 17:20 Be Aware 14:40 Unexpected Party 16:40
EW on Dancing City against Ballyburn on chance fav will have jumping issues
Likewise, not a lot to get excited about, apart from the XC chase that I always enjoy.
The Yellow Clay 1.20 Unexpected Party & JPR One 16.40
In the XC can't see beyond Stumptown and always like Vanillier.
I’d rather be on The New Lion in the first race to be honest. Trust me, he has a fast finish 😆
Could be in the New Lion, watching The New Lion, whilst drinking a freshly poured pint of Lion. 🙂
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Starmer said all options are on the table but he is pushing for a UK and US trade deal which would be separate to the Canadian and Mexican trade deal with the US (which is still there despite Trump's tariffs on goods outside it) and there is no US and EU trade deal
We could always threaten them with the nuclear option:
“If you thought James Corden and Jon Oliver were bad, I should warn you that we have the capability to deploy b-grade comedians the likes of which you wouldn’t believe.”
Too late, I believe Nish Kumar has already been sent over.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Starmer said all options are on the table but he is pushing for a UK and US trade deal which would be separate to the Canadian and Mexican trade deal with the US (which is still there despite Trump's tariffs on goods outside it) and there is no US and EU trade deal
We could always threaten them with the nuclear option:
“If you thought James Corden and Jon Oliver were bad, I should warn you that we have the capability to deploy b-grade comedians the likes of which you wouldn’t believe.”
Too late, I believe Nish Kumar has already been sent over.
That should be outlawed as a crime against humanity
He appears to be talking about the Minsk Agreement. And he’s not incorrect, he’s echoing Merkel’s defence of the Agreement.
"A ceasefire is unacceptable, as it might mean we can't overrun Ukraine."
He doesn’t say that though.
He and Russia have said Ukraine must disarm in exchange for a ceasefire. It's pretty obvious that today's responses are saying no to any ceasefire which involves real security arrangements for Ukraine.
Called it… I wish I could be happy about being right
Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival and after an opening day that largely went the bookies way, a few ideas for this afternoon's nonsense:
Turners Novices Hurdle: THE YELLOW CLAY Brown Advisory Chase: BALLYBURN (NAP) Queen Mother Champion Chase: ENERGUMENE Champion Bumper: AQUA FORCE (EACH WAY)
I got on THE YELLOW CLAY each way at 7s earlier in the week and he's now 9/2 so not really an each way play. I backed BALLYBURN at Evens (my biggest bet for a while) and he's now 8/13. ENERGUMENE, on the other hand, is approaching an each way price (he's 15/2 now) and I could well top up each way if all eight stand.
AQUA FORCE is now 14s - the money this morning is for BAMBOO FEVER who is 9/2 from 13/2 but the Bumper race market will be much more interesting in the final five minutes.
Good luck to anyone playing at Prestbury Park this afternoon.
Did not fancy much today , have done following
Trixie Kalypso'chance 17:20 Be Aware 14:40 Unexpected Party 16:40
EW on Dancing City against Ballyburn on chance fav will have jumping issues
Likewise, not a lot to get excited about, apart from the XC chase that I always enjoy.
The Yellow Clay 1.20 Unexpected Party & JPR One 16.40
In the XC can't see beyond Stumptown and always like Vanillier.
I’m staying Strumptown too, it’s already won over this course. But it’s handicapped now, this race was a give me Fez win till they’ve handicapped it.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Starmer said all options are on the table but he is pushing for a UK and US trade deal which would be separate to the Canadian and Mexican trade deal with the US (which is still there despite Trump's tariffs on goods outside it) and there is no US and EU trade deal
We could always threaten them with the nuclear option:
“If you thought James Corden and Jon Oliver were bad, I should warn you that we have the capability to deploy b-grade comedians the likes of which you wouldn’t believe.”
Hasn’t that twat, Nish Kumar, gone over there too to radiate his mediocrity ?
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Starmer said all options are on the table but he is pushing for a UK and US trade deal which would be separate to the Canadian and Mexican trade deal with the US (which is still there despite Trump's tariffs on goods outside it) and there is no US and EU trade deal
We could always threaten them with the nuclear option:
“If you thought James Corden and Jon Oliver were bad, I should warn you that we have the capability to deploy b-grade comedians the likes of which you wouldn’t believe.”
Too late, I believe Nish Kumar has already been sent over.
That should be outlawed as a crime against humanity
He appears to be talking about the Minsk Agreement. And he’s not incorrect, he’s echoing Merkel’s defence of the Agreement.
"A ceasefire is unacceptable, as it might mean we can't overrun Ukraine."
He doesn’t say that though.
He and Russia have said Ukraine must disarm in exchange for a ceasefire. It's pretty obvious that today's responses are saying no to any ceasefire which involves real security arrangements for Ukraine.
Called it… I wish I could be happy about being right
That’s little more than ultimate surrender from Ukraine. They cannot accept that.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Starmer said all options are on the table but he is pushing for a UK and US trade deal which would be separate to the Canadian and Mexican trade deal with the US (which is still there despite Trump's tariffs on goods outside it) and there is no US and EU trade deal
We could always threaten them with the nuclear option:
“If you thought James Corden and Jon Oliver were bad, I should warn you that we have the capability to deploy b-grade comedians the likes of which you wouldn’t believe.”
Too late, I believe Nish Kumar has already been sent over.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
I get that UK is trying not to break the Ukrainian ming vase, but its unwillingness to vocally support Canada or even respond to US tariffs makes us look craven.
How often have the tariffs changed? Seems like every bloody day. Taking a bit of time and not just wading in seems a perfectly reasonable response. I'm also not sure what you want us to do re Canada? Issue a warning to the USA that unless they resile from their nasty words by 11 o'clock then we will be at war? As far as I can tell both the USA and Canada (and us, for that matter) are still all allies within NATO.
There are new global tariffs, including on the UK. The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
But what about the ones on Canada that are up and down more often than a frenchman's trousers in a brothel?
The issue is rather Trump’s ongoing rhetoric about Canadian sovereignty.
So what do you want the UK government to actually do?
Something symbolic, like the French action, or perhaps convene a UK + Canada + Scandinavian dialogue of Arctic security. Something like that.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
Canada was too keen to take swipes against the UK during the Brexit negotiations.
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Make it as boring as possible.
2021 NOW
Cons 45 22
Labour 22 24
Green 7 9
Lib Dem 6 15
SNP 5 3
Reform 3 23
Plaid 1 1
Suggest bi gains for Reform and Lib Dems, lesser for Greens and Labour holding their own.
Problem for Reform is they poll about 25% across the board, whereas Lib Dems vote condensed in targeted localities, I would not be surprised f Lib Dems make most gains.
https://www.natesilver.net/p/trump-approval-ratings-nate-silver-bulletin
Latest polls
Approve/Disapprove
Morning Consult 49/49
JLPartners 49/51
TIPP 43/48
Net approval on my EMA is now zero.
Also the price of Republican winning party at next Presidential Election is slowly slipping. Now 1.88 Was 1.72. Still favourite though.
This is best tested by actual examples. Ignore Farage's personal views. (No idea). But he presents, eg in General Election policies, as 1950s social democrat - cradle to grave welfare free stuff for the right sort, war on scroungers + private enterprise + NATO + low migration + fantasy economics + other politicians have been useless. This is all bogus but mainstream right of centre stuff.
Where he does not not want to go is 'extreme right'. War on Islam; compulsory remigration; abolish free speech; women are just for Kinder, Kϋche, Kirche; sink the boats.
The difference is real. The centre and left miss a lot if they don't spot it.
Green and Lib Dem votes go to Labour IMHO.
With less than a handful of MPs, there's no solid party core; post Farage, it's hard to say what it would be.
And Farage alone is never going to be a serious contender for government.
Might make an interesting topic for a header.
Under-eights should not drink slushies containing glycerol, say doctors
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/12/under-eights-should-not-drink-slushies-containing-glycerol-say-doctors
I’m on be aware too. And pretty confident about final demand.
Surely Jon Bonk for the Queen Mother. Even though my phones autocorrect makes it Jon Bonk every time.
Kalypso Does look interesting, now I look again today, but I’ll stick with Copacabana. I done so much research over the weekend I’ll back myself. Horses for courses is a definite thing with Cheltenham imo, and that does make festival winner energumene a good chance… to finish second to Jon Bonk. 😀
Having said that, Reform more likely than Labour to make a serious misjudgement though between now and then.
Thus the 11/8 remains great value imo.
(If told the result were a landslide though it'd be more likely Reform than Lab)
I think also highly relevant that Amesbury punched someone mildly annoying. Not a sex pest or similar like most MPs standing down. Much more relatable especially to Wools* so less reason for a punishment vote.
*Is this right term? Am I down with the Scouse?
Is there any reason to think Lowe's resigning?
Lab hold on low turnout
- Alex Hollings (Sandboxx News): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPF_k49bCz8
- David Cenciotti&Stefano D'Urso (The Aviationist): https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/10/f-35-kill-switch-myth/
- Tyler Rogoway: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1899136920749588666.html
Oh, its new operating system (ODIN) which is replacing its existing operating system (ALIS) is cloud-based. So nothing can go wrong there, I'm sure...It’s also just come on the radio in the cafe I’m sitting in.
All, presumably, from parents watching 'Vikings' on TV...
For example, an Anglo-Italian MDF centre would be entirely feasible (an Italian team has produced MDFs at the US lab, and Italy is politically palatable to Trump), and would provide some assurance to European users.
The alternative (and threat) would be a fully funded effort to go ahead with Tempest asap., with a mix of Rafales, Eurofighters and Gripens as a stopgap.
With prospective doubling of European defence procurement spending - of which the US currently enjoys nearly two thirds - that's quite a big stick.
Taiwan in particular got rug pulled over the Lockheed F20 (Carter/Reagan).
He is not even the most impressive figure on the Lib Dem benches.
There are 8 ex military Lib Dem MPs. 6 army 2 RAF.
The EU have already responded.
The French sent a nuclear submarine to Halifax, which was noted by the Canadians.
Just goes to prove, once again, that they hate Britain and all it stands for. Shame.
Many Canadians want to know why there is no gesture at all from the UK.
They're an awkward lot, certainly, and it's certainly possible to think that whoever commissioned those two carriers hates Britain, but I wouldn't go quite so far.
https://www.dw.com/en/eu-canada-must-lead-world-economy-says-trudeau-after-ceta-approval/a-37579049
We do know, however, that Starmer requested an exception from today’s tariffs in a call to Trump on the weekend, but has been ignored - per reporting in the FT.
There are plenty of British parts in F-35 though.
DJT just takes flattery as a gesture of submission. While he needs and enjoys it, it's not going to get anything for the flatterer.
And perhaps peak Trudeau hubris, too.
“Putin has a strong position because Russia is advancing.”
https://x.com/PolymarketIntel/status/1899781005071815149
DJT could blast a massive diarrhoeal spume into the King's face and SKS would just say please and thank you.
The Yellow Clay 1.20
Unexpected Party & JPR One 16.40
In the XC can't see beyond Stumptown and always like Vanillier.
The first Focaldata VI poll since the last GE.
Labour: 24% (-11 since 2024)
Conservative: 22% (-2)
Reform: 21% (+7)
Lib Dems: 14% (+2)
Green: 8% (+1)
Election Maps UK
@ElectionMapsUK
Westminster Voting Intention:
LAB: 24% (-11)
CON: 22% (-2)
RFM: 21% (+6)
LDM: 14% (+2)
GRN: 8% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via
@focaldataHQ
, 26-28 Feb.
Changes w/ GE2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuNHJGozE6U (11 mins)
https://www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/fcgi-bin/usercode.py?scotcontrol=N&CON=22&LAB=24&LIB=14&Reform=21&Green=8&UKIP=&TVCON=&TVLAB=&TVLIB=&TVReform=&TVGreen=&TVUKIP=&SCOTCON=&SCOTLAB=&SCOTLIB=&SCOTReform=&SCOTGreen=&SCOTUKIP=&SCOTNAT=&display=AllChanged&regorseat=(none)&boundary=2024base
If the Tories lose their deposit, I dread to think what the LD and Green vote share will be, as they are currently below the Workers Party of Great Britain in the betting.
“If you thought James Corden and Jon Oliver were bad, I should warn you that we have the capability to deploy b-grade comedians the likes of which you wouldn’t believe.”
https://x.com/WarMonitor3/status/1899787559976271925
They can’t just give this one up to Reform, or indeed any seat. Undercuts their status as flag bearer for the Right, otherwise.
It’s going to be a long afternoon isn’t it.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/11/mahmoud-khalil-arrest-ice-columbia
"Good boy ! That's the one, there !".
Ballyburn, second of my 5 festival NAPs now. 🤗
Fickle friends no nation needs.
With 100% reporting:
🔴 Blaine Watkins (R): 51.5% (2,749)
🔵 Nannette Griffin (D): 48.2% (2,574)
This is a 24 point overperformance for Democrats from 2024, when the district was Trump +27.5.
https://x.com/VoteHubUS/status/1899635700154376366
Although a gestalt William would explain a great deal...
A victim of the growth agenda, allegedly.