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What are Labour governments for? Why aid budget cuts are an existential matter

Overseas development has always fallen in and out of favour between governments. But this feels different – and terminal.

13.03.2025 10

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Martin Farr

Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump: assiduous planning results in deft diplomacy

Theatrics are not in his nature, but thinking ahead certainly is. Hence a letter from the King, delivered at just the right moment.

28.02.2025 10

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Martin Farr

How should Keir Starmer handle Donald Trump – and how’s it going so far?

Relations between presidents and prime ministers aren’t always easy, even without Elon Musk weighing in with his views.

31.01.2025 4

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Mandelson goes to Washington – or does he? Why neither is a good option now

Donald Trump is reportedly poised to veto Keir Starmer’s choice for UK ambassador to the US. And it’s very bad news for one side of the special...

22.01.2025 5

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What next for the special relationship? What Keir Starmer needs to navigate in a second Trump term

Keir Starmer may well have gone to bed on Tuesday night hoping to wake up on Wednesday morning to find himself teamed professionally with Kamala...

08.11.2024 3

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Martin Farr