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The Rundown Podcast: Can Starmer Navigate Trump's Tariff Turmoil?
Foreign affairs
The Rundown Podcast: Can Starmer Navigate Trump's Tariff Turmoil?
On this week's episode of The Rundown — we're taking on the small matter of what is happening to the global economy — and what that will mean for the UK — after Donald Trump’s sudden volte face on Wednesday, abandoning almost all of the tariffs he had meted out on so-called ‘Liberation Day’ a week before, that had sent markets tumbling.
Senior Labour MP Urges Government To Take Advantage of Trump's Tariff Chaos: “Don’t Let A Crisis Go To Waste”
Foreign affairs
Senior Labour MP Urges Government To Take Advantage of Trump's Tariff Chaos: “Don’t Let A Crisis Go To Waste”
The government is being urged to use the turmoil created by Donald Trump’s tariff regime to create a new industrial policy and forge deeper trade links with the partners including the European Union.
Trade barriers put UK horticulture at risk Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Trade barriers put UK horticulture at risk
Urgent resolutions are needed for the self-inflicted barriers to trade that is damaging the UK horticulture industry says the HTA
Starmer Must Choose Between The US And Europe
Foreign affairs
Starmer Must Choose Between The US And Europe
Europe is a far more compatible partner for the UK than an authoritarian, proto-fascist US. Failing to realise this could have catastrophic consequences for our country, writes Labour MP Clive Lewis
Former Armed Forces Minister 'Not Confident' That Europe Will Rise To Defence Challenge
Defence
Former Armed Forces Minister "Not Confident" That Europe Will Rise To Defence Challenge
A former defence minister has said he is not confident that a "coalition of the willing" can deliver sufficient military protection for Ukraine due to the expense involved.
Hike defence spending now – and be creative about army recruitment
Defence
By Richard Dearlove
Hike defence spending now – and be creative about army recruitment
The UK must raise defence spending to three per cent of GDP and take bold steps to boost army numbers. Be in no doubt that we are in a security crisis.
My bill will resolve the unbearable situation facing Northern Ireland
Foreign affairs
By Jim Allister MP
My bill will resolve the unbearable situation facing Northern Ireland
If MPs would not want their constituents to be governed by laws they cannot change, they should support my Private Members' Bill.
UK Faces 'Huge, Huge Problem' If Trump Doesn't Honour NATO Responsibilities
Defence
UK Faces "Huge, Huge Problem" If Trump Doesn't Honour NATO Responsibilities
Liberal Democrat MP Mike Martin, who sits on the defence committee, has warned that the UK and Europe face a "huge, huge problem" if president elect Donald Trump doesn't support a NATO ally against Russian aggression.
Toward an EU-UK Veterinary Agreement Partner content
Brexit
By British Veterinary Association
Toward an EU-UK Veterinary Agreement
Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux FRCVS has been recently appointed as the new President of the British Veterinary Association. In her first speech as President, speaking at the annual BVA Northern Ireland dinner at Stormont, she highlighted one of the biggest challenges facing the profession in the UK and Northern Ireland and which the UK government must prioritise; a EU-UK Veterinary Agreement.
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A 'Storm In A Teacup'
Foreign affairs
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A "Storm In A Teacup"
A row between the UK Government and the Republic of Ireland over illegal migration has been dismissed as being "blown out of proportion" by diplomatic sources on both sides of the Irish Sea.
Lords Diary – Lord Kirkhope
Home affairs
By Lord Kirkhope
Lords Diary – Lord Kirkhope
From Conservative infighting over Rwanda to chairing webinars on AI regulation and UK-EU co-operation
David Cameron Says 'Heat And Anger' Between UK And EU Has Gone Since Brexit
Foreign affairs
David Cameron Says "Heat And Anger" Between UK And EU Has Gone Since Brexit
Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said the "heat and anger" in the UK's relationship with the EU has disappeared since Brexit.
Mending our relationship with the EU is the first step to rejoining
Brexit
By Baroness Brinton
Mending our relationship with the EU is the first step to rejoining
Coming to terms with leaving the European Union means we must accept the harsh reality of what this means for our day-to-day lives, the economy, agriculture and labour market. I often wonder, how is Brexit viewed now by EU members, seven years after we voted to leave in 2016?
British Art Scene Feels Brexit Bite
Culture
British Art Scene Feels Brexit Bite
The art industry is calling on ministers to reduce post-Brexit red tape that is leading to the cancellation of exhibitions and delays of over a month for pieces heading to Europe.
Tory MP Says Foreign Secretary Needs High Visibility In Brussels Post-Brexit
Brexit
Tory MP Says Foreign Secretary Needs High Visibility In Brussels Post-Brexit
Foreign affairs committee chair Alicia Kearns has said Foreign Secretary James Cleverly should have a consistent, visible presence in Brussels in order to develop the UK’s “new” post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
David Lammy Says EU Will Be 'Number One Priority' For Labour Foreign Policy
Brexit
David Lammy Says EU Will Be "Number One Priority" For Labour Foreign Policy
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said the European Union will be Labour’s “number one priority” in terms of rebuilding relationships with international allies.
A new EU returns policy will significantly reduce small boat crossings
Home affairs
By Thom Brooks
A new EU returns policy will significantly reduce small boat crossings
Today, the ONS has published figures showing net migration has risen to a record high of 606,000 in 2022, a 20 per cent rise on the previous year’s figures.
The government must ensure that animal testing of cosmetics is banned for good
Environment
By Lord Trees
The government must ensure that animal testing of cosmetics is banned for good
This is a subject of considerable public interest involving considerations of both human safety and of animal welfare.
Lords Vote On Plan To Bin EU Laws Delayed Until After Local Elections As No10 Tries To Avoid Rebellion
Brexit
Lords Vote On Plan To Bin EU Laws Delayed Until After Local Elections As No10 Tries To Avoid Rebellion
A government plan to give peers a vote on legislation that seeks to do away with swathes of European Union law by the end of the year has been postponed until after the local elections in a no10 bid to avoid a major House of Lords rebellion.
Tech Secretary Heads To Brussels For Horizon Science Scheme Talks With EU
Brexit
Tech Secretary Heads To Brussels For Horizon Science Scheme Talks With EU
Government is due to hold talks with the European Union about the UK having associate membership of the bloc's science funding and research program, Horizon.
Top Stories: Cash Boost For Energy Security, Labour Pledge Council Tax Freeze
Energy
Top Stories: Cash Boost For Energy Security, Labour Pledge Council Tax Freeze
The government is set to announce its “powering up Britain” strategy, with a particular focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Hardline Brexit Tories' Lawyers Dismiss 'Useless' Stormont Brake But MPs Delay Verdict On Deal
Brexit
Hardline Brexit Tories' Lawyers Dismiss "Useless" Stormont Brake But MPs Delay Verdict On Deal
The European Research Group (ERG) of Conservative MPs have received a damning verdict on Rishi Sunak's Windsor framework for Northern Ireland from their legal team but have decided to delay a final verdict on whether to support it until tomorrow.
How The Windsor Framework Vote Will Work And The Risks It Poses to Rishi Sunak
Brexit
How The Windsor Framework Vote Will Work And The Risks It Poses to Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak will put his Windsor framework deal with the European Union to a House of Commons vote on Wednesday in a bid to get MPs' seal of approval on his work to bring the long-running dispute over Northern Ireland to an end.
Boris Johnson Will Find It 'Very Difficult' To Vote For Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal
Brexit
Boris Johnson Will Find It "Very Difficult" To Vote For Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal
Boris Johnson has said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework deal is "not about the UK taking back control" and that he would struggle to support it in his first public comments on the agreement.