Trump hints at US backing for Chagos Islands deal – POLITICO
Britain has negotiated a lease on the base for at least 99 years, which could be extended, but…
David Lammy
UK hikes defense spending to 2.5 percent by cutting aid – POLITICO
“One of the great lessons of our history is that instability in Europe will always wash up on…
US-Ukraine rift deepens despite UK saying that Russia lacks ‘appetite’ for peace
Meanwhile, US national security adviser Mike Waltz said Mr Trump’s criticism of Mr Zelensky reflected frustrations with what…
Only US 'backstop' will stop Russia attacking Ukraine again, says Keir Starmer after Paris summit
Prime Minister pledges that Europe will ‘do more’ to bolster its defence
Keir Starmer plots visit to China. He just needs a policy first – POLITICO
Emily Thornberry, the Labour chair of the House of Commons’ foreign affairs committee, also said security should not…
Lammy to meet Western allies in Munich as Trump touts Ukraine peace talks
Western leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, had insisted throughout Thursday that Ukraine must be fully involved…
Britain signals loosening of Syria sanctions after fall of Assad – POLITICO
“We are making these changes to support the Syrian people in re-building their country and promote security and…
As Trump torches overseas aid, will Britain step up? – POLITICO
Britain’s investments in other organizations, such as the Gavi vaccine alliance and the Global Fund epidemic group, will…
Britain’s Karen Pierce swaps DC embassy for the Balkans – POLITICO
Her latest role follows a five years spell in Washington representing the U.K. She has just been replaced…
UK expels Russian diplomat in spying row – POLITICO
LONDON — The British government revoked a Russian diplomat’s accreditation Thursday in an ongoing spying row. In the…
Britain’s handover of the Chagos Islands is pleasing nobody – POLITICO
Yet Beijing undermined this by ultimately treating Hong Kong like the mainland. Large protests in 2019 against an…
Britain stresses out over which Marco Rubio it’s going to get – POLITICO
E.J. Fagan, an assistant professor at the University of Illinois who writes on think tanks, observed that before…
UK waits nervously for Trump to back Chagos Islands deal – POLITICO
The third person added: “It’s not just a question of personnel — it is a question of the…
Starmer and Trump stress ‘close and warm ties’ and agree to meet soon – No 10
The talks came hours after the US president praised the Prime Minister for having done ‘a very good…
How to survive a phone call with Donald Trump – POLITICO
With May, the relationship struggled to get off the ground because she and Trump took different stances on…