Ukraine success against cruise missiles - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.05pm post the following, " 

Ukraine shoots down 44 missiles launched by Russia...

Ukraine today claimed it managed to shoot down 44 of around 50 cruise missiles that were launched by Russia on Monday.  " 

Lets Get Real:

One of the main aspects of the WAR in the Ukraine, is that both sides use dis-information, this blog on the whole trusts the information from the Ukraine, the Russians JUST LIE about everything.  The poor people of Russia on the whole have no idea what is being done in their name, if they did they would be mass protests on the streets, Ukraine and Russia share the same culture and history, the illegal WAR started by Putin has made Russia the EVIL EMPIRE again, it takes us back to the bad old days of the COLD WAR, at least then the Russian Leaders on the whole were sane, that can not be said of Putin.  It seems that the Russian Putin does not want a way out of the WAR, he knows that if he loses this WAR he is OUT, if Ukraine loses it loses everything, that is why the are fighting, the West is supporting the Ukraine, it needs to do more, if the Ukraine falls the West can expect World WAR 3.

Wave of Missile Strikes on Ukraine - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.43pm post the following, " Ukraine says Russia has launched a wave of missile attacks across the country including over the capital, Kyiv....Eighty percent of Kyiv has been left without water supply after Russian missiles damaged critical infrastructure this morning, the region's mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said  "

Lets Get Real:

The Putin Kremlin wants to destroy the infrastructure of Ukraine, it wants to prevent the people of getting water and electricity in the WINTER, also Putin wants to wear down the people of the West, Putin thinks that people will be so appalled at the lack of electricity and gas during the WINTER and will force its political leaders to back down and remove the sanctions on Russia.  One can expect more cyber attacks from Russia, also the hitting of pipelines that support getting power to the UK.  It can be postulated that Russia will have more waves of missile attacks on the Ukraine, the Kremlin wants to erase the Ukraine, people in the Russian held areas of the Ukraine have been forced to leave and to go Russia, children have been  moved to Russian families.  The entire RUSSIAN operation in the Ukraine is a WAR CRIME, it is about time the leaders of the West called Russia what it is, a Russian EVIL, it was good enough for President Reagan, it is good enough for modern leaders.  Reagan and Thatcher would have dealt with PUTIN before he become a THREAT.

Russia will allow people to STARVE in Africa and Middle East - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Russia has announced it is suspending its involvement in the internationally-brokered deal that allows Ukraine to export grain from its Black Sea ports.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians are not helping themselves with their international image, they will make people starve in Africa and the Middle East.  Putin has allowed his illegal invasion of the Ukraine to turn Russian Soldiers in to WAR CRIMINALS, they have murdered people and raped women, the Kremlin has no control of over its troops.  The manpower level is SO BAD in the occupied areas of the Ukraine that the Kremlin has hired mercenaries and called up prisoners from jail.  The WAR CRIMES committed by the Russians will take years to go through, and then we come to the suggestion that the Russians will use a dirty bomb in the Ukraine to makeup for their failure on the battleground.  The UN and the West should draw a line over the stropping of grain going from the Ukraine, the West should place their own Navies to protect the grain, and dare the Russians to ACT.  Putin is a shame on Russia and the Russian troops have shown by their actions that they are WAR CRIMINALS. 

The Lame Duck Session of Congress after the Mid Terms - Biden Era

CNN: Reports on the fear that the Republicans could take the House, thus block or waterdown support for Ukraine, thus after the Mid terms the Democrats, " might try to pass a mammoth bill during the lame-duck Congress, which they will still control after the midterms even if the GOP wins, to carry Ukraine through next year’s fighting.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the Kremlin perspective might be two fold, hope that WINTER is harsh, and that will force the West to beg for Russian gas, to warm houses and keep business going, the price would be the removal of Western support for the Ukraine.  On the US Mid Terms the Russians have their fans within the Republican, stage entrance DONALD TRUMP, the question has to be asked, will the defeated Democrats really want to explain to their voters why they have just given billions to the Ukraine, with inflation in double figures.  Also when the Republicans come in January they will not be pleased that the Democrats have used the delay in changing power to fund the Ukraine for MONTHS.  Thus Putin might be MAD, but he is not a fool, he could still WIN, and then he might try to take KYIV again, and will they WEST really stop him, if they need Russian Gas, it's going to get tricky folks. 

Biden drops to 40% Approval in new Gallup Poll - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 3.31pm post the following, " Biden's approval rating falls ahead of midterms.....Americans are feeling even more sour about president Joe Biden ahead of the 8 November midterms, according to polling firm Gallup.  "

Lets Get Real:

This blog will be doing more about the Mid Terms are they get closer, if your a Democrat in a RED STATE, you will not be happy, once a POTUS gets to the above low number, then his coattails will not help you win your House or Senate Seat.  POTUS really damaged himself with the withdrawal from Afghanistan, there was no one their to STOP HIM, when he was Vice - President it didn't matter, that President could overrule him, well Biden is NOW POTUS, and his foreign policy has been a disaster, as stated he withdrew from Kabul and managed to get 13 US Military personnel killed, he did not add troops that could have protected the area.  With China there is the growing THREAT that they will invade Taiwan, POTUS has gone off the reservation by stating that the US will defend the Island.  The White House has had to walk back those remarks. Then we come to the Ukraine, POTUS could not protect the Ukraine from being invaded.  Thus the present WAR in the Ukraine.  Then we come to Iran, it can be argued that Tehran has already stated that it is nuclear armed power, but the Oval does not want to hear that, if they did get the message they would have to take action.  Then we come to North Korea, they want attention, they want to the West to accept they are a nuclear armed power and remove the sanctions, one can expect a nuclear test by North Korea, then what POTUS.   Let's be honest POTUS is passed it, he cannot keep his mouth shut or keep to the teleprompter, the White House must be on alert every time he opens his mouth on China and Taiwan.  The Democrats might lose the US Congress in November, that could damage support to the Ukraine and benefit Putin in Russia.  The Democrats need a new candidate in 2024 or the Republicans will take the house. 

Nuclear DRILLS by the Russians - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports " Vladimir Putin has overseen annual exercises by Russia's strategic nuclear forces at a time of heightened tensions with the West over his eight-month-long war in Ukraine.  "

Lets Get Real:

The above annual exercise could be a Russian WARNING, we are serious when it comes to the threat of using nukes to defend areas of Ukraine taken by the Russians since the February invasion, also the Russians could be planning to use a dirty nuke bomb in the Ukraine, if for example Kherson was to fall to advancing Ukraine Forces.  Putin is in a corner, the West is not going to do another Munich 1938, we are not going to appease Putin and sell out the Ukraine.  The Kremlin must be hoping that the Republicans take control of the US Congress in the November Mid Terms, and thus delay funding from the US to the Ukraine.  Also doing another 1962 when JFK sold out Turkey in secret is not on the cards, everything like that leaks these days.  The Russians are up to something, just what is the question, dirty bomb, sending more troops to Kherson, or attacking a NATO Country to see the Western reaction. 

PM Sunak on the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russia War - Sunak Era/After Brexit

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 9.16pm post, " 

Zelenskyy has 'excellent conversation' with new PM....

Rishi Sunak held his first call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday - with the new prime minister emphasising the UK's "steadfast support" for Ukraine.  "

Lets Get Real:

This is more important than ever, the Russians want to escalate the War, thus the stories pushed out by the Russia that the Ukraine is trying to a do a false flag operation by the explosion of a dirty bomb in the Ukraine.  The West has warned Kremlin about such a move on there part.  Also there is the worry that in the US Mid Terms the Republicans will take the Congress, or at least one Chamber, and thus try to reduce US support for the Ukraine, the Republican Party is still under the influence of Donald Trump the former President, if that happens, Europe might be called up to give more money to the Ukraine Government.  The Russians have to be STOPPED in the Ukraine, this is the right move by the new PM. World War 3 has to prevented, this is Europe's 1938 moment again. 

The Sunak Cabinet - The Return of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary - After Boris/After Brexit

BBC News: Reports on the return of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary after she supported Sunak in the Conservative Leadership Contest, " She resigned just days ago from the role after a security breach, when she sent a government document to someone not authorised to receive it....She endorsed Mr Sunak to be the new leader two days ago, a move seen as a massive boost for his campaign  "

Lets Get Real:

The sending back to the Home Office of Suella Braverman will please the right wing of the Party, it shows that the Sunak Government will be tough when it comes to migration.  It reported that few days before she was forced to resign from the Truss Government she had a 90 minute row with the then PM over migration.  Braverman wants to send those that come to the UK in a illegal manner to Rwanda , the left, well BBC News, Guardian, Channel 4 News hate this policy, they will be keeping a close eye on the new Home Secretary, they will be after her to make another mistake.  It should be noted that Sunak voted to leave the EU, and promised during his campaign against PM Truss to get EU laws of the UK books.  It should be noted that the European Research Group, the right wing of the Party will be keeping the expensive shoes of the PM to the fire over the Northern Ireland Protocol, also the DUP.  The watch word for the new Sunak Government is Unity, thus a lot of former Ministers are going back to their former Departments. Let's judge the Sunak Government by its actions. 

A Profile of Rishi Sunak, the UK's NEW PM - After Brexit/Cost of Living Crisis

Sky News: Reports " Who is Rishi Sunak? The UK's first British Asian prime minister....We look at how the Southampton-born banker made his way to the top job in Downing Street.  "

Lets Get Real:

Mr Sunak is VERY CLEVER, a first class degree from Oxford, and worked in the City, BUT better known to the UK population through his furlough scheme that kept business going through Covid - 19.  The PROBLEM was the cost, we are talking about four hundred billion, yes BILLIONS, also there is the Cost of Living Crisis, due to inflation, post Covid ramficiations, the WAR IN THE UKRAINE.  It is reported that Mr Sunak has a picture of Lady Thatcher in his OFFICE, that means the new PM will not have tax cuts in till the UK can afford them, also it means that there will be CUTS in welfare, that will have the Conservative MP's crying in their cheap pints in the House of Commons.  On Brexit, Mr Sunak took a risk, he supported Brexit while the UK Establishment wanted to REMAIN.  The question has to be asked, what will he do with the Northern Ireland Protocol, will he carry on with the Bill to allow the UK to overrule parts of the DEAL, the ERG in the Conservative Party are happy with him, well they did not support his Opposition after Boris left the field.  The speech as PM - Elect did not impressive, I have seen more charisma on a DALEK and Cyberman, in other words boring, that what the UK might want, a government that is boring, does it job, but also keeps supporting Ukraine, that could be difficult if the US Mid Terms give the Republicans control of the whole of Congress or just one Chamber. Let's not forget his biggest political sin, he backstabbed Boris, the PM that had made him Chancellor, thus can Mr Sunak be trusted, we shall have to see, let's see what he does in the future. 

A Dirty nuclear bomb and the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports on the allegation by the Russians that Kyiv is about to do a false flag operation by using a dirty nuclear bomb in the Ukraine as to blame the Russians, the article notes the following, " On Sunday the UK, US and French governments issued a joint statement on the Russian government's claims. They rejected what they called "Russia's transparently false allegations" against Kyiv, adding: "The world would see through any attempt to use this allegation as a pretext for escalation. We further reject any pretext for escalation by Russia." 

Lets Get Real:

The Russians could be using the above argument should they decide to use a dirty bomb in the regions they are losing to the Kyiv Forces, they are about to lose Kherson back to Kyiv, they are moving their people out, from their imposed civic structure to military forces.  The Kremlin is fighting this, because Putin has put the nation into partial call up of men to serve, a third time since 1914, 1941, over three hundred thousand men have done a runner over the border, this has lead to Putin imposing martial law on areas under its control, also it has move its nuclear command train to the Ukraine border, thus allowing it to launch a low yield nuclear bomb.  This they would blame on the Kyiv Forces and make the area a no go area for years, like Chernobyl.  The Kremlin thinks that POTUS is weak and that the UK has a very new PM, thus strike when the time is right.  Thus do not be shocked if a nuke is used in the Ukraine or over the Black Sea, were a recent Russian plane released a missile close to UK Military Planes, that could have been a TEST by the Russian to Western reaction. 

The COMEBACK EVERYONE WANTED, David Tennant is the 14th Doctor - Culture

Daily Mail: Reports " Doctor Who: David Tennant makes shock return as the Time Lord after Jodie Whittaker bows out of the role... before new teaser reveals Ncuti Gatwa will make his debut in 2023  "

Lets Get Real:

The Power of the Doctor was a love letter to Doctor Who during the 1980s, you have former companions and the 5th,6th,7th Doctors, 8th Doctor making their presence felt, there was the Master, brilliant but a mad hatter, then there were the Cybermen and their upgrade by the Master, they could regenerate, also Doctor Who would not still be around if the Daleks were not part of the mix.  This blog will not go in to spoilers, it was fun, moving, even Adric got a mention, Ace and Tegan had meaty roles, they helped the Doctor take on the Cybermen and Daleks, and the Master and defeated them ALL.  The 13th Doctor went out in style, she will be greatly missed, YES Ian, I said She. 

So it's to be PM Sunak - After Brexit/After Boris

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 9.27pm post the following after Boris Johnson withdrawal from the Conservative Leadership contest, " This makes Sunak the firm favourite.....This all makes Rishi Sunak the firm favourite. But Penny Mordaunt will be trying over the next few hours to win over Mr Johnson’s backers and show she has a significant chunk of Tory MPs behind her.  "

Lets Get Real:

It can be argued that former PM Boris is well out of it, the outlook for the economy is not good, the new PM will deal with a hike in taxes and cuts to public spending.  Boris will not be tainted by the new Government, also he has the Privileges Committee to deal with, with Boris as not PM, one can expect less coverage, if he had been elected PM the news would have been all about that, thus PM Sunak, that will be have a clear field, but let's not forget that he backstabbed Boris a few months ago, and started the road to his resignation, also the non dom status of his wife, you can be your bottom dollar that the left wing press and TV will go through that again, it's not everyday that PM is on the Sunday Times rich list.  Also like Boris he was fined over Partygate.  HE BROKE THE LAW! The press will bring that up again, the Guardian, BBC News, Channel 4 News and even some of the right wing papers, who will be very wary of Sunak, will he be firm on Northern Ireland Protocol, he will defend BREXIT, he is after all a BREXIT support but that was years ago, he will be judged by his action over the next two years.  It can be postulated that the Conservatives will lose in Jan 2025, the last date a election can be called, and they will be sent in to Opposition, that is the time for Boris to become the leader again, the Conservatives will be looking for a WINNER, they have turned their back on a great leader, they will pay the political price, they have lost one vote in this blog. 

It's a Stitch Up Against Boris - The Conservative Leadership Contest is FIXED - After Brexit

Guido Fawkes: Reports in its 5.36pm post the following, " Sir Graham has confirmed 100 MPs will be required by any candidate. Jake Berry confirms party members will be given a vote if there’s a final two, however they’ll be cut out of the process if MPs only back one candidate. If there’s one candidate, the UK will get its new PM on Monday, if two we’ll know on Friday.  "

Lets Get Real:

The 1922 Committee is trying to stitch up the contest as to allow the former Chancellor, Sunak to get the leadership.  This is very un - democratic and shows why the Conservative Party needs a few years in Opposition, after they lose it can be postulated that Boris will come back, let's face it, being His Majesty's Opposition Leader is the worst job in UK politics, that is one of the reasons that Sir Keir is going on and on about an election.  The Conservatives might have LOST THE PLOT, but they are not mad, they will never go for an election, it would finish them with the Conservative Party and they can forget getting a peerage after they lose their SEAT.  If the Conservative MPs chose Rishi Sunak this blog will no longer support the Conservative Party, he backstabbed Boris and caused this FARCE, but that is the likely outcome, the choice will not be popular with the Party members as they will get cut out of the process of electing a new Leader and let's recall the political fallout from Mrs Sunak having non dom status and that her husband was also fined with Boris over Partygate.  It can be said that a Political Party can have to long in OFFICE, out of Government the Conservative Party can reform and get back its soul.  

Russian Missile released NEAR British Plane - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 12.26pm post the following, " Russian aircraft 'released missile' near British plane over Black Sea....A Russian aircraft released a missile near a British plane patrolling in international airspace over the Black Sea on 29 September, the UK defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has said.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians are trying to see how much the West will take before it DOES ACT, the Russian Plane and its missile was a THREAT and should have been taken down.  The Russians could be testing the Western reaction should it release a low level nuke in the Black Sea, they want to see how far the West will appease them, they have seen that the UK did not react when a missile was released, they might be thinking that they can take  a risk of releasing a nuclear missile from a Plane and the West will do NOTHING.  Nothing is a mistake when it comes to Russians, everything comes from the Kremlin.  The West should be on guard, there will be more risks taken by Putin's Russia. 

Will Boris Johnson STAND for PM Again ? - Liz Truss Era/After Boris

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.59pm post the following, " 

Boris Johnson 'expected to stand' - reports.....

Both The Daily Telegraph and The Times are reporting that Boris Johnson is expected to stand for the leadership.  "

Lets Get Real:

The above is TRUE, will shake those that wanted to get rid of Liz Truss and though Sunak would take over, former PM Boris has the electoral mandate from his victory in 2019, and the Conservative members love him.  If the Conservative MPs try a force Sunak down the throat of the members, they could find they do not have people to knock on doors during elections, or fill in envelopes with election material when there is a general election.  The return of Boris would be the greatest comeback since Christ, ( that is Jesus Christ to the heathen ). BRING BACK BORIS, this blog would be happy. 

PM Liz Truss Resigns as Conservative Leader and PM - End of Liz Truss Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.42pm the following post, " WATCH: The moment Truss resigns as prime minister  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the farce of the Liz Truss Era comes to an end, the Country needs a General Election, the UK needs stability, the Conservative Party needs a few years in Opposition, the Party has to find its soul, the Conservative Party is about limited Government and smaller taxes.  The PM started to quick, she should have bought in some of the Sunak supporters in to her Cabinet at the start, Lady Thatcher in her early years had a few wets in the Cabinet, before she didn't them.  The great Lady T liked good arguments in Cabinet, but she made sure she had the numbers in Cabinet to get her arguments through.  PM Truss rushed her agenda, and has put it back by years.  This blog is calling for a General Election, the UK needs stability, in this case that is the Labour Party.  This blog will not support the Conservatives if they place Sunak in Charge, he backstabbed Boris, that is too much for this blog. 

UK warning to Russia over Nuke Use - Liz Truss Era/After Boris

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 2.43pm post, " 

Putin will face 'severe consequences' if he uses nuclear weapons, Downing Street says...

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has been in Washington for talks with his US counterpart amid fears Mr Putin could detonate a nuclear warhead over the Black Sea.  "

Lets Get Real:

This latest from 10 Downing Street would support this blog's view that something going to happen in the Ukraine, could Putin be getting the people ready for a low level nuclear strike on Ukraine Forces in the region.  One doubts that the Ukraine Forces have a hazmat suits on hand.  The dropping of a nuke would escalate the WAR, if the dots do add up one can expect some warning from the US and NATO Allies for the Kremlin to back off.  The Kremlin might give the Ukraine Forces 24 hours to get out of dodge or face the results.  One really hopes that this blog is wrong, something is brewing, it could be that the Russians just want to get their people out before the forces of the Ukraine take Kherson, that would be a major defeat for Putin and Russia. 

The Nuclear Dots carry on - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News: Reports "  Russians start leaving Ukraine's Kherson city....Vladimir Putin said he had signed a decree imposing martial law on four Ukrainian regions, including Kherson  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians have made constant threats to use a nuke in the Ukraine, the nuclear train has left its Depo and is moving it has been alleged to the Ukraine border.  The fact that the Russian civic structure are leaving the region and are calling on the people to leave could lead to Putin using a nuke in the Kherson, even Putin would not use the BOMB on his own people.  One does hope that the CIA, NSA in the US and MI6 and GCHQ in the UK have their eyes and ears open.  The West does not want to find out on the 24/7 news that Putin has dropped a tactical nuclear bomb on the Kherson region.  The use of low level yield nuclear bomb should change how the West sees the WAR in the Ukraine, one would expect that NATO would go in to the Ukraine, they have trained troops to deal with a area that full of radiation.  One can only hope one is WRONG on this, very wrong in fact.  

Infrastructure HIT in the Ukraine - Power Stations - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 9.57am post the following, " Zelenskiy: 30% of Ukraine's power stations destroyed since 10 October......Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said on Twitter that “since 10 October, 30% of Ukraine’s power stations have been destroyed, causing massive blackouts across the country”.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians want to destroy the power Infrastructure of the Ukraine, they want to cut power to the people, make there already hard lives, harder, if this carries on the people of the Ukraine will have not power for heat, if the WINTER is bad, the Russians hope that will turn the people against the Government in the Kyiv, the West has to protect this from happening, the Kyiv Government needs more air protection from NATO.   The Tehran Regime in Iran has become an ally for Putin, their drones are cheaper and just as effective as cruise missiles, it has been postulated that Russia is running out of parts for its end tech, the Western sanctions are taking their time, but they are working.  The Ukraine cannot be lost, the West has its Munich 1938 moment, the President of the Ukraine should be given what he wants, otherwise we could lose the Ukraine to Russia, and that could lead to WW3.

Austerity Mark 2 ? - Chancellor Hunt - Liz Truss Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 1.03pm post, " Spending cuts are coming, Hunt tells cabinet.....He is currently preparing tax hikes and spending reductions to be announced at the end of the month.  "

Lets Get Real:

This does feel like AUSTERITY PART 2, the furlough during has added four hundred billion to the UK's debt, and now the Chancellor stated yesterday that the gas price cap will only go up to April next year.  It has been postulated that the 3% increase in defence spending will be splashed, also what happens about April of next year, is the Government really going to allow the price that people pay for gas to go up in the thousands without helping, what about business, it looks like it's going to be very a COLD WINTER, and now Turkeys are under threat from bird flu, what good deed the UK do get this kind of mess on hour hands, 4 chancellors in four months, a PM in office but not in power.  The Country should expect some tough cuts, even the NHS and benefits might not rise with inflation, as that would cost a fortune.  It might be time for a LABOUR GOVERNMENT, never thought I would write those words. 

US says Iran is lying about kamikaze drones - Biden Era

The Hill: Reports " White House says Iran lying about selling kamikaze drones to Russia  " 

Lets Get Real:

If the US is know saying this about Iran, why in the hell are some in the Biden Administration and the liberal elite press still want to talk to them about their nuclear ambitions.  The Tehran Regime has shown by its violent action against protesters, that they are EVIL, there is no other word to describe them, if Biden bombed Iran tomorrow to stop them getting the bomb, in can be postulated that Tehran is near or has the BOMB already, they have refused to say why the UN found nuclear material on site that should not have it, the Tehran Regime has lied for years, this has been confirmed by Israel, and this blog would take the word of Israel's MOSSAD over the CIA and even the UK's MI6.  The question is what is the Biden Oval waiting for, it has a long term war in the Ukraine, and every day that the US does not act, Tehran will be close to getting the BOMB, if the US finds that Iran has the bomb in the future, the American people will blame President Biden, he has enough problems to deal with, Ukraine and THREAT of WW3, North Korea's threats to South Korea and other Asian Countries.  If Biden acted on Iran, then rest of the World might take notice of the US President, a great US President must know when to talk and carry a very big stick, Biden after Afghanistan is seen as a fool, but worse WEAK.  Iran is Biden's test case for the future of his Presidency. 

PM Truss does rear - guard PROTECTION - Liz Truss Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.09pm post the following, " 'She's not going to go easily' - Liz Truss to meet with Euro-sceptic MPs tomorrow....Liz Truss is to meet with the Euro-sceptic European Research Group tomorrow afternoon.  "

Lets Get Real:

The PM is going to the right in the hope they will be more afraid of a REMAINER getting to be the new PM, let's recall the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is still going through the Lords and also there are signs that Government might get a new deal with the EU after even the Irish said that the Protocol was to hard.  The question is what is more important to the right wing of the Conservative Party, Brexit or getting re-elected next time.  It's time for the PM to start taking teas with the backbench MPs, it has to be done.  The PM should argue that if the Conservative Party get rid of her, the Country will move like it did in 1992 and that lead to the Tony Blair Era and the Conservatives OUT OF POWER for 13 years.  It's time to be extra nice to MPs, appeal for their support based on the fear what Labour would do in power with SNP support, it's time to be put the Country first, and support the leader. 

New Chancellor DITCHES Truss Budget - Liz Truss Era/After Boris

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports the following on Chancellor Hunt's speech this morning, " ditches almost all of PM Liz Truss's tax cuts announced in the government's mini-budget three weeks ago....The basic rate of income tax will remain at 20p indefinitely.....The cap on energy prices charged to households is now only guaranteed until April next year,  "

Lets Get Real:

The Conservative Party is toast, this is like 1992 all over again, when Sir John Major's Government lost its economic control, then came 1997 and the placing of Tony Blair in 10 Downing Street.  The sorry excuse for a Government has two years before the next election, one can expect that Truss will be replaced, it will look like a farce, the Conservatives need a few years in Opposition, that will get rid of former Ministers and those who just like to rebel.  The new leader after 2024 needs to get a new Chief Whip in, someone who really scares MP's and gets them under control and understand they are not there because of their name or charisma, or lack of charisma, they are there because they have the Conservative symbol by their name.  The Conservatives in Opposition have to work out what they are for and against when it comes to the economy and stick to their agenda.  They also need to scrap the 1922 Committee, it has became far to powerful, it needs a new makeover, also the new Committee has to make sure its rules cannot be changed, ALL Governments in power for years start to lose support, you will always have MPs who are scared, they have to re - learn they are cannon fodder for voting, the top leads while the MPs follow orders. 

1p Cut in basic income tax, delayed in till 2023 - Liz Truss Era

Guardian - Live Blog Reports in its 6.28pm post the following, " Chancellor to 'delay 1p income tax reduction'.....The new chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to delay a 1p cut in income tax to help plug a black hole in the public finances that had reached £72 billion, according to the Sunday Times.  "

Lets Get Real:

The RIGHT of the Conservative Party will not be happy, they have lost the 45p abolition and now they will have to wait a YEAR for the basic rate of tax to go down to 19p.   The only main part left in the mini budget in the gas cap for two years, that has to be kept or the Conservative Party is TOAST.   As noted in the Guardian, this was the policy of the former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who ran against Truss in the Conservative Leadership contest, at this rate the Conservative MPs should make Sunak the next PM, what is the point of Truss, her Command of her MPs was never there, and now it is gone totally.  The question do the Conservatives DARE throw out another PM, they will look like fools after May, Johnson, Truss, the Conservatives are not thinking, they have allowed the MONEY MARKETS to scare them, have they not noticed the WAR in the Ukraine, we could be heading into WW3, and Conservative MPs play childish games!

Will the Defence Secretary RESIGN if there are CUTS in Defence Spending ? - Ukraine - Russian War - Liz Truss Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 4.16pm post the following, " 

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace could resign if Jeremy Hunt scraps defence spending boost...

The UK's new chancellor has raised the possibility of ditching a key pledge by Liz Truss to boost defence spending - a move that would likely be a resigning matter for her defence secretary, Ben Wallace.  "

Lets Get Real:

The NEW Treasury Team have to understand that the MONEY MARKETS are important, but also preventing WORLD WAR 3, Liz Truss has promised increasing defence spending up to 3% by 2030.  The Russians are looking, the UK cannot look even more WEAK, the UK Government looks like a banana Republic, four PMs in a few years, and four Chancellors in 1 YEAR.  Whatever has to be cut, it cannot be DEFENCE spending, the Defence Secretary should hold the line, let's recall that Ben Wallace was a leading candidate to succeed PM Johnson, he must wish he had run now.   The Conservative right has to come out in support of defence spending, it's  too important to cut, a weak Government will give the wrong impression to the Kremlin, it could lead to a nuclear attack in the Ukraine and then World War 3.

The Agenda of the New Chancellor - Jeremy Hunt - Liz Truss Era/After Boris

BBC News: Reports " Chancellor warns of tax rises and squeeze on spending....Speaking to the Today programme, Jeremy Hunt said some taxes will go up, while government spending may need to fall.  "

Lets Get Real:

The UK has had four Chancellors in 1 year, the Mini Budget has been ripped up and Conservative Budget will be replaced by a orthodox Treasury Budget.  One hopes that the Gas cap will be kept for two years, and the basic rate of income tax will be kept at 19p in the pound and not the 20p before the Budget.  This Blog would not be shocked if WELFARE was CUT, the Johnson Administration promised that welfare would keep up with inflation, that might not happen, as we have inflation heading for 11%.  The NHS and Defence could take hits, this would backtrack on the PM's promise to increase defence spending by 3%.  Also other Departments can expect their budgets either to be CUT or no increase in their Budget for this year.  One can say that the Labour Party will keep calling for a General Election, in less some Conservative MPs have gone mad they will not vote for that, given the past few days, some might have lost the plot.  As to the future of the PM, one can say that in less she gets her ACT together, she will not be PM in a few months time, since her succession she has been a disaster in the job, even the King was depressed to she her. 

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Is Kherson about to FALL to UKRAINE Forces - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 5.15pm post the following, " Russia will help residents leave Moscow-occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson....Russia said today it will help residents leave the Moscow-occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson after a plea from a Kremlin-backed official, AFP reports.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Ukrainian push could be placing pressure on Russian Forces, Kherson was one of the first cities the Russians took after their invasion in February.   The lack of manpower in Russia is shown by the partial call up, and the anger it has set lose, it has been estimated that three hundred thousand mostly men have left the Country rather than be sent to the Ukraine to fight and die.  Also it has been reported that the Russians are low on ammunition and other military kit.  The Kremlin has even taken drones from Iran, that must be a come down for Putin.  Of course there could be other reasons, as stated in my nuclear dots post, if the Kremlin wants to use a tactical nuke, it would be better to get its troops and people out, the Kremlin dos not want to kill its own Forces and supporters.  The escalation by Russia is down to the hawks in the Kremlin, who want Putin to go further, they are calling for a tactical nuclear attack, Putin has been warned of the Western reaction, let's hope he has taken notice. 

Will the Mini Budget be Scrapped ? - Liz Truss Era/After Boris

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 3.08pm post, " Cabinet minister refuses to answer questions on budget U-turns....Chloe Smith, the work and pensions secretary, has declined to answer questions on possible further U-turns on the government's mini-budget.  "

Lets Get Real:

The dream might have died, a real Conservative Budget could be binned, the City, has decided that the sums do not add up, thus the price of Government bonds are going up, why we trust the City after the near economic collapse during PM Gordon Brown's time in office, is any ones guess.  The World is suffering from post COVID - 19 lockdown, but more important is the WAR in the Ukraine, the Western sanctions on Russia and on its GAS means that the price of OIL and GAS is going up, inflation in the US is now at 8.2, that means interest rates will have to go up, they were far to low for YEARS, people have gotten used to an easy life, and low mortgagee, that time has come to an end, people must be more careful with their money, the Government should CUT WELFARE, try saying that NOW, the UK's furlough has cost hundred of billions, and the cap on energy prices for two years just adds to the national debt.  The West must act in unison, even the EU, otherwise the people of the West will suffer.  

Air Raid Sirens in the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.40pm post the following, " Reports of air raid sirens across Ukraine...It isn't clear at this stage what the sirens relate to.  "

Lets Get Real:

It can be postulated that the Russians are going for daily cruise missile bombing of the structures of the Ukraine, they want to wear the people down, make the Ukraine ask for a TRUCE, and thus prevent the Army of the Ukraine pushing the Russians out in the East and South.  One doubts that that the Russians will drop the BOMB, without some warning and a threat.  Thus the civic society has to protect their electric lines, water lines, and other important areas.  In recent days four areas in the Ukraine did not have power, in the coming WINTER that could be important, the people will need for their to be power as to heat themeseleves and their homes.  One does wonder how many cruise missiles the Russians have, if the Ukraine Air Defence only hits half down that still leaves a lot of damage.  The West is promising more air defences, one hopes they get to KYIV in time.  It could be a COLD WINTER, the Ukraine and Russians Forces will be stuck in position, till the thaw comes. 

NATO ready for Russian THREATS - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 2.17pm post the following, " 

NATO chief says alliance is 'closely monitoring' Russia's nuclear forces.....

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the defence alliance are "closely monitoring" Russia's nuclear forces and a deliberate attack on the critical infrastructure of allies will be met with a "united and determined response.....Mr Stoltenberg also said Ukraine had the "momentum" in the war while Russia was "increasingly resorting to horrific and indiscriminate attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure".  "

Lets Get Real:

The Russians would be mad to attack the infrastructure of NATO Allies, the West would then have to take on the Russian Bear, escalation could lead to further nuclear escalation.  The FACT that the Ukrainian Army is pushing the Russians in the East and South could force Putin either to go for a tactical nuclear weapon or cut bait and take his troops out of the Ukraine back to the Crimea in the South.  Of course the Ukraine wants the Crimea back after Putin invaded the area in 2014.  NATO was created this prevent Russia taking over other Countries or to threaten smaller States around Russia.  The question has to be asked, does Putin get the fact that any nuclear attack on the Ukraine could bring a harsh NATO reaction or even NATO troops being sent in to the Ukraine, to kick the Russian Bear out of the Ukraine, once and for all.  One does hope Putin is SANE, and just acting for the cameras when he talks about NUCLEAR WAR. 

Russian response to more US Military Aid for the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports the following in its 1.30pm post. " ..Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov .....(has )...also criticised US promises to supply advanced air defence systems to Ukraine, saying this would only extend the conflict and inflict more pain for Ukraine, according to Reuters, which reported on his comments.  "

Lets Get Real:

In a 2nd wave of attacks on the Ukraine, the Russians are hitting infrastructure, they want to prevent the people of the Ukraine getting heat in winter, light during the winter darkness.  The Russians, well more to the point Putin knows he is on borrowed time, the Russian policy is even getting critical reaction on Russian News, of course the criticism is of the Army and not of Putin, the commentators do not want to fall from windows, that is the common fate of those that are critical of Putin or being sent to Siberia, if WW3 does come that would be the safest place to stay, that is were Putin has sent his daughter, for her own safety and to keep her off social media.  The West has to increase its defence equipment to the Ukraine, the Russians are on the back foot in the East and South of Ukraine, the pressure must be kept up, this is the chance for the Ukraine to defeat Russia, Winter is coming soon, and both forces could be stopped in their tracks on the battlefield while Russia can still use its cruise missiles, depending how much missiles they have left in store, they cost six hundred million a shot.  Time is running OUT for Putin.

US President Biden talks to Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine - Ukraine - Russian War - Biden Era

The White House: Has readout of a telephone call between POTUS and the President of Ukraine, " President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. He expressed his condemnation of Russia’s missile strikes across Ukraine, including in Kyiv, and conveyed his condolences to the loved ones of those killed and injured in these senseless attacks.  President Biden pledged to continue providing Ukraine with the support needed to defend itself, including advanced air defense systems.  He also underscored his ongoing engagement with allies and partners to continue imposing costs on Russia, holding Russia accountable for its war crimes and atrocities, and providing Ukraine with security, economic, and humanitarian assistance.  "

Lets Get Real:

The most important part of the readout with the exception usual words of support, is the promise to keep the Ukraine update with advanced air defense system, this will help the Ukraine to take down cruise missile attacks from long distance Russian sites.  It will be interesting to see if the missile attacks carry on, it has been reported that one cruise missile costs six hundred million, not a cheap way to carry on a war.  As the new Russian Commander made his name with these tactics in Syria, one can expect more air attacks on the Ukraine, the Kremlin wants to make the Ukraine people pay for the success of their forces in the East and South.   Thus Biden has confirmed his past position, he is tied to the Ukraine, so cannot sellout the Ukraine, even if he wanted too, let's be honest who can trust him after Afghanistan, past US Presidents had promised support for Afghanistan, Biden the word of the US there, the Biden Oval needs to keep the Congress if it is to carry on with its support for the Ukraine, Trump candidates are not keen on supporting the Ukraine, they are following their leader on this policy, if the Republicans take one of the Chambers in the Congress, the funding of the WAR could be in danger! 

US President Biden condemns Russia over Missiles Attack in the Ukraine - Ukraine - Russia War - Biden Era

White House: Statement by President on the Russian Attacks on Ukraine Today, " The United States strongly condemns Russia’s missile strikes today across Ukraine, including in Kyiv. These attacks killed and injured civilians and destroyed targets with no military purpose. They once again demonstrate the utter brutality of Mr. Putin’s illegal war on the Ukrainian people.....These attacks only further reinforce our commitment to stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes. Alongside our allies and partners, we will continue to impose costs on Russia for its aggression, hold Putin and Russia accountable for its atrocities and war crimes, and provide the support necessary for Ukrainian forces to defend their country and their freedom....We again call on Russia to end this unprovoked aggression immediately and remove its troops from Ukraine.  "

Lets Get Real:

The missile were fired from long distance, will the US allow the Ukraine to strike back with US Missiles, or has Putin gotten under the Biden skin and make him afraid to double down on the US support for the Ukraine.  The  Ukraine on the ground has been doing well, it has pushed the Russians back, the bridge attack in the Crimea helped the spirits of the people of the Ukraine and its supporters.  The problem is WINTER is coming soon, that will freeze the Ukraine and Russian Forces in place, the Ukraine should use this time to give some of its troops some rest but also be ready for a Russian Counter - offensive, also it should consider moving to push the Russians back to their actual borders, the Crimea was given to the Ukraine by a previous Soviet Leader, and therefore is part of Crimea, whatever the Kremlin thinks.  The Russians have shown they are WAR CRIMINALS with their invasion of Ukraine and the WAR CRIMES committed by their troops, and today's actions have shown that Russia has to be seen to be defeated or they will try this somewhere else, that could risk World War 3.