A senior Conservative MP has said it is time to consider the “possibility” that the US president is a Kremlin asset.  Graham Stuart, a former Foreign Office minister, issued the comment in response to Donald Trump’s decision to pause all military aid to Ukraine. The extraordinary move comes as the US administration seeks to pressure... Read more »
  • ploot@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    Keir Starmer has attempted to act as a bridge between the United States and Europe, having hosting a summit of nineteen leaders, including EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Nato chief Mark Rutte, on Sunday.

    Addressing MPs yesterday, the prime minister insisted the UK government will not “choose between” the US and Europe, as it attempts to secure a lasting, sustainable peace in Ukraine.

    Starmer said: “I do want to be crystal clear. We must strengthen our relationship with America for our security, for our technology, for our trade and investment.”

    That all sounds very unwise. I hope that behind the scenes the UK Government is less deluded.

    • Ben Matthews@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      4 hours ago

      I suppose they try to buy some time, to get out of the mess that much of UK security info and equipment is closely dependent on US. But indeed at such a pivotal moment, when there even seems to be cross party consensus, it’s daft to miss the chance to re-orient towards Europe.

    • PaleRider@feddit.ukEnglish
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      8 hours ago

      As a Brit I’d be surprised if they were that deluded, the more pertinent question to ask should be is the USA government that deluded?