Malcolm Bruce

What Can Stop Trump plus other critical issues Thoughts on how to stop a trade crisis turning into a financial crisis, Carney's bid for global leadership, the rise of American poligarchy, and why imperialism is making a return

Britain’s obsession with trying to negotiate exemptions from Trump’s tariffs is entirely the wrong approach. The overwhelming national interest lies in working with others to stand up to Trump and try to preserve as much as possible of the global trading system. Mark Carney is showing the way

As America retreats, Europe must step up An unstable world order, divided between competing superpowers, will force all other nations to make tough choices

Canada has existential choices to make in the Trump era. It had become complacent about its many virtues, and has had a sharp awakening, writes former Canadian politician Michael Ignatieff.
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This is clearly the case and Russia and China will seek dominance in Africa and Asia.
Europe should step up engagement across these continents.

Faced with Trump and Farage, Britain’s natural ally is Europe | William Keegan The Labour party’s determination to stick to Brexit simply condemns the UK to fight a lone hand against the far-right forces ranged against it The sight of other world leaders toadying up to the US president-elect – the criminal Donald Trump – and his…

Faced with Trump and Farage, Britain’s natural ally is Europe | William Keegan

Ed Davey urges Starmer to ‘Trump-proof’ UK with closer European ties Lib Dem leader says government should work with Trump but be prepared for him to act on security and trade threats

Sensible stuff from Ed Davey - it's likely that this country will increasingly face the choice between the US and the EU. What the US expects back in return won't be worth the sacrifice to get a trade deal.
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Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined UK economy Andrew Bailey calls for relations with EU to be rebuilt as Trump plans US tariffs

There's a clear place to start to grow the British economy, and that's with rebuilding our broken relationship with Europe.

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Bluesky has added 2.6 million (!) new users over the last few days, 85% of which are Brazilian.

Musk behaves as if X still has a monopoly over text-based social media. In reality, there are now viable alternatives and he's flooding his competition with new users.

He's an atrocious businessman.

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Timid Labour will lose the plot - and young voters - if it doesn’t accept Brexit was a lie and we need to start reconnecting with the EU in practical ways.

Afghan women arrive in Edinburgh to finish medical degrees denied under Taliban Three-year campaign by parents of aid worker killed in Afghanistan brings 19 trainee doctors to Scotland

'The foundation worked with UK and Scottish government officials to arrange safe passage and student visas for the women. They have been given places at four medical schools after Scottish ministers changed the law to treat them as home students eligible for free tuition.'

Election 2024 ~ the choice is clear

Most of this money is American, and a study of Twitter tells us what the American right wants to hear about Britain at the moment. It's that we are ruled by mullahs and all live in fear of arrest for saying the wrong thing. liberalengland.blogspot.com/2024/08/us-m...

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