Giving their reaction and analysis on Trevor's panel today were former EU foreign affairs chief Cathy Ashton, former Newsnight diplomatic editor Mark Urban, and former Tory foreign and defence secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind. Rifkind said the UK will have to think "very hard" about whether to agree to Donald Trump's request to send warships to … Continue reading UK will have to think hard about sending warships to Strait of Hormuz, says former foreign secretary
The prime minister has paid tribute to the "incredible example" set by his mum, as he marks Mother's Day today. Writing on social media, Sir Keir Starmer said: "My mum was an incredible example for me. Even through long years of illness, she always put others first. "Thinking of you today, mum. "Happy Mother’s Day." … Continue reading Starmer pays tribute to his mum’s ‘incredible example’ on Mother’s Day
Sir Ed Davey has urged the government to end the UK's reliance on the US for our nuclear deterrent. While the UK has operational independence over our nuclear arsenal, we rely on the US to supply and maintain the missiles to fit the Trident warheads to. The Liberal Democrat leader told his party's spring conference: … Continue reading Lib Dems: UK must end its nuclear reliance on the US
When he was Tory treasurer and deputy chairman, inside party HQ he was nicknamed "Blofeld" after the famous Bond villain. And Michael Ashcroft's 80th birthday party at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel was as big and spectacular as any James Bond movie. Top of the bill was Sir Elton John – yes, THE Elton John – … Continue reading Elton tops the bill for the birthday bash of Tory ‘Blofeld’
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing support package for the poorest households on heating oil - which could be announced as soon as tomorrow. She told The Times yesterday that she had "found the money" for the package. It comes as the Iran war has pushed up the price of crude oil, and caused heating oil costs in … Continue reading Chancellor set to help poorest households on heating oil
Iran says Israel may be behind attacks on civil targets in Arab countries, state media reports. Its foreign minister denied targeting any civilian or residential areas, according to Fars News Agency. Abbas Araghchi said US-made drones may have been used, without providing evidence. Tehran was ready to form an investigative committee with its neighbours to … Continue reading Iran accuses Israel of potentially attacking Gulf states
It is "not at all surprising" that Iran's new supreme leader has not yet made a public appearance, says a former MI6 chief. Mojtaba Khamenei was "clearly injured" in an attack two weeks and he is mourning his family, Sir John Scarlett tells Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips. "My understanding from what I hear... is that … Continue reading ‘Unsurprising’ supreme leader remains unseen, says former MI6 chief
The Iranian military says further strikes on Iranian oil or energy would make US bank branches in the region a legitimate target, according to Iranian media reports. Ali Mohammad Naeini, a Revolutionary Guards brigadier general, repeated threats that all oil, economic, and energy infrastructure with American shares would be "immediately destroyed and turned into a … Continue reading Iran threatens US bank branches in region
Israel says it is not planning to hold direct talks with Lebanon in the coming days, contradicting reports by Haaretz. Yesterday, the Israeli news outlet cited sources saying Israel and Lebanon were soon to send representatives, with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner representing Washington in the peace efforts. Asked to confirm the report today, foreign … Continue reading Israel not planning talks with Lebanon, foreign minister says
The UK is working on a "new generation" of anti-mine capabilities, but it's in its very early stages, says military analyst Michael Clarke. "It's fairly small at the moment - the Royal Navy has only had it since last year and it needs a lot more of it, but it's something that could be considered. "The … Continue reading Analysis: Trump may want our help – but we don’t have any ships to send him
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