I think Starmer and Macron are now acting as mediators on behalf of Ukraine; and Trump is acting as mediator on behalf of Russia. Let's keep Zelenskyy away from the US. Once ready to sign we can… (View Post)

Agreed. Support from the test of NATO is looking sufficiently strong such that Ukraine can't be forced to accept peace on Putin's terms. On the other hand, I can't see Putin accepting … (View Post)

Seems consistent with resigning on a point of principle rather than to maximise damage to the government. Fair play. I can't imagine people will be queueing up to replace her. The job will just … (View Post)

It's fascinating the difference between Trump's and Musk's views of the UK and Starmer. I'm not sure it'll have any impact on Trump's decision making. But at this stage … (View Post)

Agreed completely. Tariffs are game theory. If you give others a free option to impose tariffs on you with no response, then you are also saying they can increase them further with no response. It al… (View Post)