UK-US Relationship
— Britain faces urgent defence challenges, from poor readiness to unclear strategy. With Trump’s return, reliance on the US for nuclear deterrence and NATO commitments demands reassessment. Britain must redefine its role.
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US Politics
— Donald Trump’s second-term cabinet selection prioritises loyalty over expertise, featuring controversial figures linked to divisive rhetoric, legal investigations, and potential conflicts of interest, sparking debate over governance suitability and policy implications.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
Long-Read
— Chris Grey critiques Trump’s victory and Brexit’s deepening incoherence, highlighting Labour’s state-driven budget as a shift from neo-liberalism. Yet, Brexit’s financial toll limits Britain’s capacity to navigate these challenges.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
Populism
— Populist parties have surged across Europe, fuelled by dissatisfaction, distrust, and economic inequality post-2008 financial and 2015 migration crises. Restoring political trust could counter this trend.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
UK Politics
— New revelations expose former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s contentious relationship with Queen Elizabeth II regarding the prorogation of Parliament in 2019 and his handling of constitutional matters during his time in Downing Street.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
US Politics
— Elon Musk’s growing influence as Donald Trump’s advisor raises concerns among free speech advocates, who argue Musk’s prosecution threats against critics may stifle dissent and jeopardise First Amendment protections.
OPINION
— Trump’s election victory has fuelled far-right nationalist gains, threatening minority and migrant rights in the US and intensifying right-wing populism in Scotland. Reform UK’s recent growth in Scotland now signals a potential rise in anti-immigration and climate-sceptic influence at Holyrood.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
COP29
— COP29, dubbed the “finance COP,” sees 198 nations convene in Azerbaijan to negotiate new climate finance goals. Controversy surrounds fossil-fuel dependency and private banks’ limited contributions to combating climate change.
OPINION
— Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, marked by his divisive platform, dishonesty, and lack of accountability, leads B. Jay Cooper to argue that Trump’s conduct contradicts American values and lacks presidential integrity.
US Politics
— Donald Trump’s economic policies on tariffs, immigration, and tax cuts could unintentionally reignite inflation, economists warn, despite initial success in curbing it. These measures risk raising prices and fuelling economic strain.
