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Given that more Brits oppose strikes on Iran than support them, it is possible that Trump is in fact helping Keir Starmer’s standing with the public.

The more Starmer resists Trump’s demands, the more principled he appears, in line with British views on the war.

Important to remember that the people most enthusiastic about bombing Iran are almost always the people most hateful towards refugees.

It’s not difficult to imagine what Winston Churchill would have made of Donald Trump…

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.

Rachel Reeves Launches Her Strongest Attack On Brexit Amid Gloomy Economic Numbers The chancellor vowed to "break down trade barriers" between the UK and EU.

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UK agrees Gibraltar deal to eliminate passport checks at Spain border

Great news! ✅

https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/gibraltar-treaty-eu-spain-border-b2928052.html

Opening remarks by Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera at the signing ceremony of the EU – UK Competition Cooperation Agreement Thank you all for being here with us this afternoon.\nDear Secretary of State, thank you.\nThank you for your involvement and the involvement of your government, your country, to keep on developing fr...

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Bannon, Epstein, Farage and Johnson and the Plot to 'Topple' Theresa May The far-right former Trump adviser told Jeffrey Epstein that "we are overthrowing May right now" as he worked with Boris Johnson to remove the then Conservative Prime Minister from office

The messages between the far-right former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein reveal how Bannon worked with Boris Johnson and Farage to “overthrow” Theresa May at the height of the 2018 Brexit crisis in the UK

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I like the government pivot to reminding voters that Farage is an avowed enemy of NATO & Europe & an ardent admirer of Vladimir Putin, who routinely orders the murders of critics & opponents. It is politically effective & morally essential.

Important point: it takes two (or in this case 28) to tango. The UK govt has to find a narrative they think they can sell to UK voters & a narrative that persuades the rest of the EU that it won't be going back to the UK psychodrama.

“We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore”

Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏

Very positive words from the PM

Keir Starmer has branded Reform UK as 'pro-Putin' at the Munich Security Conference

28% of Britons see Reform UK as pro-Russia, making them the only party the public see as more pro-Russia than anti-Russia

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President Emmanuel Macron has been overshadowed at the Munich Security Conference by the newsworthy speeches of Marco Rubio and Keir Starmer. But Macron’s comments on Friday night hinted at a VERY newsworthy speech by the French President later this month 1/

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen to Keir Starmer at the the Munich Security Conference: “Ten years on from Brexit, our futures are as bound as ever, dear Keir.

"It is in our common interest to be ambitious about our partnership.

“We are in this together".

Keir Starmer has called for "deeper links" with the EU in his speech at the Munich Security Conference.

Latest YouGov data shows 62% of Britons want a closer relationship with the EU; 54% want to rejoin

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Europe and the UK should come closer together – on security, on economy or on defending our democracies.

Ten years on from Brexit, our futures are as bound as ever.

So, it is in our common interest to be ambitious about our partnership.

Good meeting with Keir Starmer in Munich.

Europe and the UK share similar challenges.

it is natural that we work closer to protect our people and common interests.

We had a successful summit last year - let's keep the momentum and deliver at the next one.

BREAKING: “Russia has proved its appetite for aggression, bringing terrible suffering to the Ukrainian people."

Keir Starmer accuses Russia of "using disinformation to sow division", in the beginning of his speech at the Munich Security Conference.

Starmer stresses ‘urgency’ of closer defence ties with Europe at Munich conference The UK prime minister said stronger security relied on greater cooperation and integration across the continent * Munich Security Conference – live updates Keir Starmer said there was an urgent need for a closer UK defence relationship with Europe, covering procurement and manufacturing, so that the UK is at the centre of a stronger European defence setup. In a rare visit to the Munich Security Conference, the British prime minister told the audience, to applause, “we are 10 years on from Brexit. We are not the Britain of the Brexit years.” Continue reading...

Starmer stresses ‘urgency’ of closer defence ties with Europe at Munich conference

UK must move away from US and towards a 'more European NATO', Keir Starmer to say at defence summit

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I’m not playing this stupid game with Reform or any of their multimillionaire groupies, vilifying immigrants and moaning about the benefits bill from their tax havens and Dubai penthouses. Then lying about what they said and why.

Reform is a racist party. Relying on racist votes for power. End of.

“EU funds must only be disbursed when the recipient upholds the law, European values, and the rule of law. We expect the European Commission to adhere to these principles in the future. It must stop allowing itself to be manipulated by autocrats like Viktor Orbán,” Freund said.

‘Absurd!’ Orbán slams idea of returning EU’s €10B European Commission was wrong to give Hungary EU funds, says adviser to top court.

🚨🚨 #Hungary had a dreadful day yesterday at the @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social; First, the CJEU suggested that the #Sovereignty law did breach EU law on several counts. Secondly, AG Capeta proposed the Court to annul the Commission’s decision to unfreeze €10B in funds. www.politico.eu/article/comm...

Starmer demands apology from Sir Jim Ratcliffe over ‘offensive’ immigration comments Founder of chemicals giant Ineos, which received £120m in UK aid last year, said immigration is ‘costing too much’

Absolutely appalling and inaccurate comments made by Jim Ratcliffe - the language of division has to end.

He should apologise.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/jim-ratcliffe-immigration-uk-starmer-farage-man-united-b2918536.html

Jim Ratcliffe, himself a migrant to Monaco to avoid paying his fair share of UK tax, and who supported Brexit which has so damaged the British economy, is yet another millionaire oligarch backing the far right to further line his pockets

Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure Foreign actors will no longer be able to use their money to interfere in the UK’s elections, as part of the biggest expansion of democratic participation in a generation

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Good response to Jim Ratcliffe's appalling comment on immigration.

@jakerichardsmp.bsky.social: "Jim Ratcliffe has moved to Monaco to save £4 billion worth of tax in this country, one might question whether he is the patriot that we need to comment on this issue."

Just a pathetic non-apology. If your intention is to talk about "controlled, well-managed immigration" you don't spout racist bullshit about "colonisation."

Extract from article… starting with his obnoxious comments yesterday and a photo of Ratcliffe. Sir Jim Ratcliffe said Britain faces profound political, social and economic challenges, among them an unprecedented rise in immigration in recent years; Warning: Please be aware the language below could cause offence • Thursday 12 February 2026 12:40, UK sky sports news Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks on immigration in the UK. Manchester United have been contacted for comment

In a statement on Thursday, Ratcliffe said: "I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern but it is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth. "My comments were made while answering questions about UK policy at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, where I was discussing the importance of economic growth, jobs, skills and manufacturing in the UK. "My intention was to stress that governments must manage migration alongside investment in skills, industry and jobs so that long-term prosperity is shared by everyone. It is critical that we maintain an open debate on the challenges facing the UK."

Just to be clear. That’s not an apology. That’s a total rewriting of what he said and what he meant, while he cowers behind his ‘oh so reasonable’ set of ‘I’m not racist but…’ excuses.

Enough of this contempt for us all. We see you Ratcliffe. We know what you are.
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