“We are now, what, four and a half years before the next election,” Starmer said, sitting at a table for dinner in a traditional Ukrainian restaurant in Kyiv. “I remind myself that four and a half years ago, Boris Johnson was prime minister with very high ratings and most commentators were saying he’s going to … Read more
As the feud deepens, carmakers are expected to turn even more sharply toward Musk’s Tesla as they race to meet the U.K.’s ambitious net-zero climate targets. As one of Britain’s key green policies, the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate forces carmakers to transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles faster than in any European Union … Read more
As he heads for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Starmer will sign a “100-year partnership” treaty with Ukraine, aimed at strengthening security in the Black Sea and the Baltic, and building economic and cultural ties between the two countries. “Putin’s ambition to wrench Ukraine away from its closest partners has been a monumental strategic failure,” … Read more
When Jesus Christ came to this earth over 2,000 years ago, he was greeted by three wise men and presented with precious gifts. As the US and the world prepares to greet the second coming of Donald Trump, he too will be greeted by three modern day ‘wise men’ at his inauguration on 20 January … Read more
A healthy relationship with Beijing is “squarely in our national interest,” Reeves said on Saturday as she announced agreements “worth £600 million to the U.K. economy over the next five years.” Speaking during a visit to U.K. bicycle maker Brompton’s Beijing store, Reeves insisted she would not alter her economic plans. “I have been really … Read more
Capri, Florence or Rome for some off-season Italian swagger. Sweden or Denmark for a touch of Scandi chic, perhaps. Or maybe a splash of sunshine in South Africa or far-flung adventure in Vietnam. Where you go on holiday can say a lot about who you are as a person. Which brings us to Keir Starmer … Read more
It was after one particularly emotional premiere of the new biopic about his life that Robbie Williams resolved he could not be “the crying guy” at every screening. One screening with his band, he says, was “healing”. But he is self-conscious enough about all the emotion that he can be defensive about it. “In real … Read more
Back to the clash: Even before Badenoch asked her first question, Starmer said “reasonable people could agree or disagree” on having another inquiry — but that survivors of abuse “want action.” Make a u-turn: The PM urged Badenoch to withdraw what he called her party’s “wrecking amendment” to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill later Wednesday … Read more
It’s unclear to what part of the inauguration Zemmour and Knafo were invited or who exactly reached out to them. POLITICO has contacted the Trump transition team for comment. While it would appear at first glance that Trump and Le Pen were made from the same political mold, fusing old-fashioned protectionism with an anti-immigration, populist … Read more
And he’s endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany in forthcoming federal elections. It’s earned him strong pushbacks from leaders including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who criticized “lies and misinformation,” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, who said Musk’s interventions were “worrying,” and French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron who warned that Musk was now backing … Read more
