PM has full confidence in Wes Streeting- Update

Noted: The State Opening of Parliament.  The King has been dragged in to the Labour psycho drama, HM had a successful State Visit to the US, his health does not need Labour Games.  God Save the King.

BBC News: Reports in its 1.50pm post the following, " Starmer has 'full confidence' in Streeting, No 10 says - amid talk of leadership challenge "

Let's Get Real:

Is the PM trying to warn Streeting off and others, or is trying to get inside Streeting head to warn him off.  Thus we wait to see if Angela Rayner enters the race supported by Andy Burnham, could be her Chancellor, seat in the Lords.  Thus we wait the announcement from the Health Secretary that he is resign his post to run.  

Wes Streeting to stand for Labour Leadership - Update

Noted: Trump in China, how will the visit go, US is in a war with Iran, Tehran is ally of China.

BBC News: Reports in its 12.18pm post the following, " Supporters of Wes Streeting expect him to launch leadership challenge "

Let's Get Real:

It seems this blog was wrong last night, Wes Streeting is running for the Labour Leadership, well his Allies have told the press.  Thus one can expect Angela Rayner to run as Andy Burnham is not an MP.  Will PM Starmer run, he could lose to either candidate.  One gets the impression the PM is very stubborn and a process man, he is a lawyer after all.

Wes Streeting NOT to run against Starmer - Update

Daily Mail: Reports " Wes Streeting and Keir Starmer will hold crunch showdown meeting tomorrow over Labour's week of 'turbulence'... but will the health secretary use it to climb down over leadership bid? "

Let's Get Real:

The tone of the article suggest that Streeting will NOT stand against Starmer, that the meeting is just a show that he can tell his supporters that he has talked to the PM and said things have to change.  There is nothing worse than political cowardice, he had the chance today to set off his campaign and keep the King of the North up North.   The failure to ACT will haunt him, the history is written by winners and those that take RISKS.   After today Streeting is busted flush, no will support him in the future, leaders LEAD, and if your chosen candidate is WEAK there will be others who will take the fight to Starmer, the King will have to find a safe seat and win a by-election to get back to the House of Commons.   There are a lot of ifs in the above, someone called it fantasy politics.   Thus Starmer will be with us for the duration.

Iranian ceasfire on life support - Trump

Guardian: Reports the following, " Trump says ceasefire with Iran on ‘life support’ after rejecting peace proposals....US  president says he is considering restarting naval escorts in strait of Hormuz in attempt to end Iranian blockade "

Let's Get Real:

Tehran has played Trump along, they know he wants to end the War before the China trip and the Mid Terms.  Trump has to get Iran's nuclear stockpile and open the Strait of Hormuz or the War will be seen as a failure and a strategic win for Iran.  The Trump's Oval rhetoric, has locked Trump in, he either grants concessions to Iran or restarts the WAR.

Sir Keir Starmer will not resign - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 9.52pm post the following, " Leadership challenge has not been triggered, Starmer tells ministers "

Let's Get Real:

It seems that Sir Keir Starmer has saved himself for today, unless we see Cabinet resignations, if not its political cowardice of the first order.  Thus the phyco drama about the Labour leadership will go on, in till more of Mandelson files are released.

Update: The BBC News reports the following in its 6.24pm post:  The Health Secretary will see the PM tomorrow morning, will he deliver the gun and brandy.  If not then Starmer will go on, in till there is another scandal.  The futures of the Health Secretary, Home Secretary and finally the Foreign Secretary look Bleak if they do not act, a Starmer reshuffle could see them sacked.  As the old saying goes, if you go after the King you better despatch him or his revenge will be mighty.

Sir Keir Starmer and the Cabinet- Update

Guardian: Reports in its 9.51pm post the following " Exclusive: Senior cabinet ministers urge Starmer to set out timetable for his departure " 

Let's Get Real:

This could it for Sir Keir, the woman have the balls to tell him its over, they include the Foreign Secretary and Home Secretary.  The men of the Cabinet either support Sir Keir or are hiding under a rock, afraid to ACT.  How about a female as the next Labour PM, can't do any worse than Sir Keir, the clock is ticking on Labour.

  

No Submission to the US -- Iran - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 10.32pm post the following, " Iran rejects US plan - Iranian media  "

Let's Get Real:

So what NOW, what will the Trump Oval do NOW, Iran has played Trump like a fool.  They want endless talks, never reaching the point, they want to keep their nuclear stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz.  Trump cannot allow this, his Presidential Credibility would be in shreads, thus we wait action from the White House, more on the Blockade or new strikes on Iran. Trump can't chicken out again!

Catherine West withdraws Leadership Challenge - Update

Noted: REAGAN on Netflix, excellent movie, just felt it left out, the Reagan dark horse candidacy for the 1968 Republican nomination.  The electrifying 1976 Speech to the Republican Convention.  The the Reagan visit to Moscow and his walk with Gorbachev in red square in 1988.

BBC News: Reports in its 12.06pm post that the Labour backbencher has withdrawn her challenge.

Let's Get Real:

The Labour Party has flunked the leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour MPs are out of touch with voters, Cabinet Ministers care more about the perks of being in the Cabinet. The cars and civil servants to protect Ministers from making fools of themselves.  If Reform win the next General Election, today is the road that started the process.

Iran's response totally unacceptable - Trump

Guardian:  Reports " Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays....Trump expresses ire at Tehran’s reported demands, as drones strike Gulf nations and Israel warns war ‘not over’ "

Let's Get Real:

Thus Tehran was playing the Trump Oval, have they overplayed their hand with Trump.   One has to ask if the bombing will restart, or will the Blockade be given more time.  One can presume that oil prices will go up, thus gas prices will go up in the US before the Mid Terms.  POTUS will not be happy, the War going will be the background to his visit to China.  Thus his Presidential Credibility is in threads.

Iran no longer laughing at the US - Update

Fox News: Reports " Trump blasts Iran for decades of deception, says will no longer be 'laughing' at US "

Let's Get Real:

There is still no word from the White House on the Iranian response to the US peace Plan.  Tehran stated it was transferring its reply through Pakisran.  It does give one the impression that Tehran is playing the US, waiting and waiting till last to give a reply, they know that Trump is weak and the War is unpopular in the US; Trump did not sell the WAR; and Trump wants to go to China with the War solved.  Thus we wait for word.

Angela Rayner Speaks - Update

BBC News: Reports " Angela Rayner has warned that Labour faces its "last chance" after heavy election losses this week, as she backed Andy Burnham to return to Westminster " 

Let's Get Real:

Thus the soft left speaks, the Angela Rayner wing of the Party wants a return to more left wing policies, this is the reason that Sir Keir Starmer must stay.  Angela Rayner has still not cleared her tax problems, that is why she wants to delay any Labour contest, the King of North appeal is to cover herself with the soft left.  Power is taken not shared, and Real contenders do not wait.

Iranian response to US Peace Plan - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 1.55pm post the following, " Iran finally sends response to US proposal to end war - state media " 

Let's Get Real:

The Tehran Government has taken its time, or they are playing the Americans.  Tehran knows that Trump wants the WAR finished before his visit to China.  Thus they will want concessions for opening the Strait of Hormuz and their nuclear stockpile.  Thus we await news from the White House.

The Political Future of Sir Keir Starmer - Update

 

BBC News: Reports the following, " Surveying the scale of Labour's disastrous elections performance, the number of Labour MPs saying publicly that Sir Keir Starmer should resign or attach a sell-by date to his premiership had passed 20 by late Friday evening. " 

Let's Get Real:

Yesterday was a disaster for the Labour Party, the problem is Sir Keir, he is loathed within the Country, that is why REFORM did well, also Starmer is very pro EU, he wants the UK closer to the EU.  The Labour Party is very tribal, from the soft left to those on the right, neither side wants the candidate supporting the other to lead.  Thus no one has placed their heads above trenches to challenge Starmer.  The PM is a firm supporter of the Ukraine, this blog does not trust the mentioned candidates on the issue.  Thus Sir Keir will survive for now, bringing back yesterday's politicians is not a good idea, shows Starmer is out of ideas and does not understand the problem, its him!!

Update:Reports in its 4.54pm post below. A backbencher, Catherine West will put her name forward on Monday if no Cabinet Minister stands.  A hail Mary pass here, doubts it will be successful, RMS Starmer is heading towards that Iceberg in 2028/9.  The end of Labour?

Ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia - Update

BBC News: Reports " Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, "

Let's Get Real:

While the World's attention has been on the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East, the WAR that could lead WW3 has been on going, Russia hitting the Ukraine with Drones and missiles, with no concern towards innocent casualties, and the Ukraine pushing the Russians back in the Donbas.  The Russians only want a ceasefire as on May 9th they celebrate their win over Nazi Germany, the grander ceremonies of the past have been replaced with just soldiers due to the worry that the Ukraine would attack any tanks on the parade.  Also reported Putin is afraid of assassination or a coup from his own side.  That is the problem if your tyrant.

More US Strikes in Strait of Hormuz- Update

Sky News: Reports in its 3.34pm the following, " US jet fires on two oil tankers heading for Iran - as new clashes reported in Strait of Hormuz " 

Let's Get Real:

Thus more strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, both sides will blame the other.  Two Iranian tankers trying to make Iranian ports and thwart the American blockade of Iran.  The US is still waiting for the Tehran response to their peace proposal.  Why the delay, very fishy or Tehran is playing games and are trying to place pressure on a very erratic US President.  That is not a good idea with Trump's fingers on the trigger.

Iran wont bow to pressure - Iranian Foreign Minister

Guardian: Reports in its 12.14pm post the following, " Iran's foreign minister: 'Iranians never bow to pressure' "

Let's Get Real:

The Tehran Regime is taking its time to reply to the US peace proposal, YES, NO or Yes But does not take days.  Trump has shown that he is a chicken who never follows through.  IS the Iranian Regime seeking more concessions when it comes to the Strait of Hormuz or their nuclear stockpile.  Trump needs a public win, anything else would be a humiliation before the Mid Terms and the start of 2028 Presidential cycle. The Tehran Regime should not over play their hand.

Defensive Action by the US - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 10.32pm post the following, " US conducted 'defensive' strikes against at least two locations in Iran, American official says " 

Let's Get Real:

The US waiting for Iran's response to its latest peace plan, thus every action by Iran is seen as a skirmish in the words of Trump.  The Trump Oval wants out of the War before Trump's visit to China and the Mid Terms.  The price of gas has gone up and inflation is making harder for Americans to pay their bills.  The Democrats are using affordability against the Trump Oval, thus a weak Trump wants out of the War.

Explosions in Iran - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 10.16pm post the following, " Iranian state media says explosions in multiple Iranian cities "

Let's Get Real:

The US is calling the action defensive, POTUS is desperate to end the WAR he started, he needs a clear victory.  The main points are that the Strait of Hormuz has to be clear for oil tankers and Iran has to give up its nuclear stockpile.  Anything less would be a PR disaster for Trump before the Mid Terms in November.  

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Bombing campaign “at a much higher level if Iran doesn’t accept terms - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 12.52pm post the following on a deal between the US and Iran, " If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before. " 

Let's Get Real:

This POTUS being good coo/bad cop in one.  On the good side Trump will lift sanctions and there will be talks on Iran's nuclear stockpile, the bad cop is offering increased bombing.  This could be Trump's Munich 1938, Tehran get what it wants and Trump gets a piece of paper. PEACE IN OUR TIME ANYONE! 

A Deal on hand - US - Iran War - Update

 BBC News: Reports in its 10.34am post, " White House believes it's close to agreeing memorandum with Iran to end war - US report  "

Let's Get Real:

The Obama deal with Iran took two and a half years to get before Trump ripped it up in his 1st term.  The Memorandum will be like Chamberlain signed agreement with Hitler at Munich, it will lead to to war a did the Chamberlain-Hitler agreement.  The Tehran Regime will lie, cheat over any nuclear deal, they can open or close the Strait of Hormuz as they want, this is Trump's Munich agreement of 1938.

Trump does TACO over Convoy in the Strait of Hormuz- Update

Sky News:  Reports in its 12.01am post the following, " Trump: 'Project Freedom' to be paused "

Let's Get Real:

Thus another Trump TACO moment, the US Navy only has had 2 vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, now Trump paused the operation, just because Pakistan asked, does not mean you grant the request.  What has Iran agreed to do, NOTHING, Trump is desperate, he wants out of the War he started, Trump is so weak, its embarrassing for the US and the World.

The cost to the UK of the US - Iran War - Update

BBC News: Reports in its 6.03pm the following, " Government bond markets have all fallen since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, meaning the effective cost of borrowing for governments has shot up. " 

Let's Get Real:

This is bad for Government funding, that means the government can spend less on Defence, and other government priorities.  The shock from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not really hit the UK yet, it will, the PM has warned inflation is coming, and the War is not finished as yet, it could days, weeks even months. Start saving those pennies.

Iran make a Deal - Update

Guardian: Reports in its 5.50pm post the following, " US president Donald Trump urged Iran Tuesday to “do the smart thing” and make a deal, saying even as a Middle East ceasefire teetered that he did not want to kill more Iranians.  " 

Let's Get Real:

POTUS believes everything is a deal, that is a mistake in international politics, as LBJ found in the Vietnam War, he just wanted to get in a room with North Vietnam leader and do a deal, Hanoi was a national movement that wanted ONE Vietnam under the communism.  It is the same with Iran, a Revolutionary Government that is a Islamic theocracy, there is no talking to them, there can only be one winner.

Trump can crash the Iranian economy - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 5.02pm post the following, " Trump says he'll crash Iran economy 'because I want to win' " 

Let's Get Real:

POTUS means it, the Iranian economy is FREE FALL already, inflation is in nightmare dreams in the West.  The Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is blocking Iran from selling its oil, thus funding the State and allowing Iran to fun Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.  Trump wants people out on the Streets, calling for the downfall of the Tehran Regime.

US Convoys 2 ships through Strait of Hormuz- Update

Fox News: Reports the following, " US-flagged vessels 'successfully transited' Strait of Hormuz amid Trump's 'Project Freedom': CENTCOM "

Let's Get Real:

At last Trump is doing something, like Reagan's Convoy of tankers in the late 1980s.   The US Navy might have to defend itself, Tehran will make fake claims, it needs to bolster support with its minority supporters.  Readers should have 2 sources for their news, everything is political these days.

US denies Iranian claim - Update

Guardian:  Reports in its 11.48am post the following, " Axios’ global affairs correspondent, Barak Ravid, has posted on X to say that a senior US official denies the American ship was hit by Iranian missiles. " 

Let's Get Real:

Thus the Iranian claim was FAKE NEWS, the Regime does this to bolster its supporters, that why a FREE press is needed.  The Trump Oval would have acted if a US ship was hit.  Readers should be wary of original sources, they might be trying to Spin the news.  This is not new for this war.

US Ship hit - Iranian claim - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 11.11am post the following, " Iran hits US warship with two missiles near Strait of Hormuz - state media "

Let's Get Real:

The above is from Iranian state TV, it could be FAKE News, waiting for confirmation from Western Media or the US.  IF TRUE, the US will hit back hard IF TRUE, the fog of war, information is a weapon.

Another TACO moment from Trump - Update

BBC News: Reports " President Donald Trump has said that the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday.  "

Let's Get Real:

Is another TACO moment from Trump, what will Iran do, just do nothing, Trump states talks are going well with Iran, this blog does not see the theocracy in Tehran agreeing to this new policy, will there be limited action around the Strait of Hormuz? More questions than answers!

Trump and the new Iranian Peace Plan - Update

Guardian:  Reports, " Trump casts doubt on Iran peace deal and says Tehran has not ‘paid a big enough price’....US president to review Iranian proposal but signals scepticism amid deadlock and fears of renewed strikes " 

Let's Get Real:

This only leaves Trump with the one option, a strategic strike on Iran, take out the infrastructure and the nuclear plants, those published and ones off the books, force the people out in the streets and have them call for the removal of the theocracy.  Tehran is playing games, trying to play out the clock, Trump must take control of the Board and WIN.

Tehran gives Trump 2 options - Update

Sky News:  Reports in its 3.02pm post the following, " Iran says Trump must choose 'between impossible operation and bad deal' " 

Let's Get Real:

This leaves Trump with one option, he has to strike Iran harder and take out its infrastructure, get the people out on the streets and support them this time.   The Theocracy has over played its hand, it thinks it has Trump over a barrel, Trump does not see himself as a loser.  A massive military strike, might be the only option left for the Trump Oval.

US response to Iranian Peace Plan - Update

BBC News: Reports " Iran has received a US response to its latest peace proposal, Iranian state-linked media have said. "

Let's Get Real:

It would be a miracle and political suicide for the Trump to agree to the demands from that has been leaked to the press.  Opening of the Strait of Hormuz, removal of US bases around Iran, reparations for the US bombing, no going back to bombing after peace talks, that is just some of the demands, no discussion of the nuclear issue in till later.  Its a Iranian wish list, what are they smoking in Tehran.  The Theocracy is playing games!  We wait reaction from Iran.

Trump reading the latest peace proposal- Update

Fox News: Reports the following, " Trump says Iran sending over 'exact wording' of potential new deal  " 

Let's Get Real:

The Tehran Regime has to give way on its nuclear stockpile, anything else is going back over previous proposals.   The Regime has to give way on the Strait of Hormuz and as mentioned it'd nuclear stockpile.  POTUS has to stand firm, anything else is a TACO moment from Trump.  We await the reaction from President Trump.

US to reduce 5,000 Troops in Germany - Update

BBC News: Reports the fallowing, " The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. " 

Let's Get Real:

This what happens when the German Chancellor stated that the US was being humiliated by the Tehran Regime.  Other Presidents would have let it go, Trump has very thin skin, Spain and Italy could face the same wrath, Allies are a two way street for Trump, the UK PM has suffered of late, it took a Royal Visit to mend fences.  IRAN is the problem that won't go away, talks are going nowhere, will the US strike again, it could be on the cards.

US not happy with latest Iran Peace proposal- Update

Guardian: Reports the following, " Iran offers new peace proposal to US but Trump ‘not satisfied’....Tehran reportedly passed proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night, though its contents are not yet clear " 

Let's Get Real:

Trump is from REALITY TV, he wants the appearance of winning, anything else and he is a LOSER, Trump hates losesers, that is why he cannot admit he lost in 2020 Presidential Election to Joe Biden.  A secret deal like JFK in 1962 with the Cuban Missile Crisis, would not stay secret in the modern World, Trump likes to talk to much.  The Tehran Regime has to be seen to lose by Trump and the American voters, thus more talks, Trump cannot afford to lose.

Deal or be blasted to hell,- Trump to Iran - Update

Sky News: Reports the following, " While there are more noises coming from the diplomatic sphere, a deal appears to remain out of reach. Donald Trump said Iran "wants a deal" - and he said he'd rather not "blast the hell" out of the country "

CLet's Get Real:

The eternal deal maker wants to make deal, Trump wants to another TACO moment, but even the shallow Trump knows for a real victory Iran has to give up its nuclear stockpile or dust as Trump has called it, anything else would like a major defeat.  The clock is ticking on the Mid Terms.

War Powers Act ( 1973 ) - Update 2

BBC News: Reports the following in a post " President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have "terminated" owing to an ongoing ceasefire "

Let's Get Real:

That dog won't hunt with Democrats, they hate POTUS so much they would rather the US lost to Iran than give Trump a VICTORY.  The Democrats as a whole would rather allow IRAN go nuclear than allow Trump to set the agenda.  As stated in previous post past Presidents have stated that the WAR POWERS in illegal and not constitutional, and they were right.  If it was a Democratic President the Democrats would be arguing for attacks, that is how bad D.C is at the moment.