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Alex Hall Hall

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Ex-πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§diplomat. Now an πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ. Resigned over Brexit lies. Frmr Ambassdr to πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺ . Writer Byline Times. Patron, European Movement. Advisor Eurasia Foundation. Member, Commission on Political Power looking at how to strengthen UK democracy. Frazzled mom. Owner of 2 πŸ•β€πŸ¦Ί

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05.03.2026 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commanders Accused of Framing Iran War as Biblical Mandate, Jesus' 'Return' More than 100 complaints were made by military officers between Monday and Tuesday, totaling over 200 in total across every installation.

One theologically obsessed regime fighting another…..πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ www.military.com/daily-news/2...

05.03.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s just like the regime in Iran! You remove one awful official, and another one pops up!!!! Trump’s administration is a multi headed hydra 😱

05.03.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

If Starmer ignored the law, right wing crowd would be baying he’s a warmonger. If he meekly followed Trump into a war which turned out badly, they’d be decrying him as another Blairite poodle of the US. They’ll never give him a fair shake, and in this case, he’s absolutely right to be cautious.

05.03.2026 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 126    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

I wrestled with this article all day - an honest effort to assess the arguments in favour of the war, which I don’t entirely dismiss, and whether they outweigh the arguments against - on which my conclusion is no - largely because I don’t trust this admin’s motives, staying power or competence.

05.03.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s lightbulb moment: America needs Europe after all The U.S. is even looking to Ukraine to help its operations against Iran β€” as Trump rages at Starmer and SΓ‘nchez for refusing to back his war.

The ultimate irony is Trump asking Ukraine for support . www.politico.eu/article/dona...

05.03.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 1

I wrestled with this article all day - an honest effort to assess the arguments in favour of the war, which I don’t entirely dismiss, and whether they outweigh the arguments against - on which my conclusion is no - largely because I don’t trust this admin’s motives, staying power or competence.

05.03.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you πŸ™

05.03.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely

05.03.2026 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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05.03.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I shall pop round right now, your Maj.

05.03.2026 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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US troops who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and soldiers Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home to her husband and two children when a drone strike in Kuwait killed her and five others.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home to her husband and two children when a drone strike in Kuwait killed her and five others.

04.03.2026 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1541    πŸ” 654    πŸ’¬ 125    πŸ“Œ 89

Yes, good advice!!!

04.03.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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04.03.2026 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excuse me - also other countries and their citizens. It’s not always just about America and Americans!!!!

03.03.2026 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Is anyone surprised?

03.03.2026 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 189    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2

Absolutely

03.03.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I particularly resent rags like Daily Mail gleefully reporting Trump’s bullying of Starmer. It’s disloyal and hypocritical - they’d be screaming from rooftops if U.K. meekly followed European diktats, yet would have us unquestioningly kowtow to Trump. Starmer’s task is incredibly difficult.

03.03.2026 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 610    πŸ” 147    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 3

He's dammmed if he doesn't, and dammed if he does..
No luck and a right wing press.

03.03.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I may have my frustrations and disappointments about Starmer as a domestic politician, but internationally, I think he’s serious, responsible and trying to do his best for U.K. in unbelievably complex int’l environment, despite treasonous ghouls like Farage doing their best to undermine him.

03.03.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1208    πŸ” 232    πŸ’¬ 59    πŸ“Œ 14

Limiting impact on British citizens, investments, bases etc. trying to prevent an oil embargo, collapse of friendly countries. Lots of ways in which we can be harmed by this war, which we’ve reluctantly been dragged into

03.03.2026 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Well said

03.03.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Moreover, Trump going around pissing off every single ally that doesn’t unquestioningly obey him is a dumb policy, for when the going gets tough in Iran. Eventually, even your best friends lose patience.

03.03.2026 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 260    πŸ” 51    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

I particularly resent rags like Daily Mail gleefully reporting Trump’s bullying of Starmer. It’s disloyal and hypocritical - they’d be screaming from rooftops if U.K. meekly followed European diktats, yet would have us unquestioningly kowtow to Trump. Starmer’s task is incredibly difficult.

03.03.2026 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 610    πŸ” 147    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 3

The β€œspecial relationship” always been imbalanced.Trump’s merely ripped the tactful veneer off it. IMO, Starmer was right not to join the Iran offensive; but also right to adapt to changing circs by committing defensive resources now. We didn’t want this war, but must now try to limit its impacts.

03.03.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 224    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 3

Amongst other comments Trump says he's "disappointed with the UK."
Then Trump disparagingly says of PM Starmer " This is not Churchill we're dealing with."

Well Mr Trump, you're not exactly Roosevelt either, are you.

03.03.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

Precisely! More than that, most Brits despise Trump, and will want Starmer to resist his bullying. By contrast, Farage and co will lose support tying themselves so sycophantically to Trump. I’d call this a win-win situation!

03.03.2026 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 301    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

Being rescued by the taxes they moved to #Dubai avoid to paying.
Irony is off the scale....

02.03.2026 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

If their express reason for moving there was not to pay tax, then surely Britain should charge them for repatriation flights?

02.03.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 527    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 1

Nigel Farage lied multiple times at his press conference today - including saying no-one who voted Green in Gorton and Denton has a job and he's "certain" Reform won most British born voters in the by-election, based on zero evidence, and yet not a single journalist there pushed back on them

02.03.2026 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3157    πŸ” 1114    πŸ’¬ 193    πŸ“Œ 96