BBC News: Reports " The last British and American troops have left Iraq after a military presence of more than az decade in the country. "
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Is this the final time or will old ethnic violence return, will Daesh return and force the return of the US and UK troops in the future! Time will tell, Iran might invade as to cause problems for the US and UK due to the Iran War, nothing is ever OVER in the Middle East, it always causes problems for the man in the Oval.
BBC News: Reports " Russia was behind an arson attack on an Estonian defence company in the capital Tallinn last month, authorities say. "
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The Russian FSB has been busy in Germany, and Eastern Europe, various sabotage events from a attempted drone strike at a German Airport and the above. The Russians are pushing the envelope to see how NATO acts and what they do to counter Russian actions. The CIA Director visited Moscow to warn them off attacking Poland or the Baltic States at the end of the year, Putin wants to pressure Western Europe to stop supporting the Ukraine in their war with Russia. The conflict with Russia is coming folks, the road has been set, the failure of the West through Appeasement of Putin has the powers in a conflict down the road.
Guardian: Reports in its 8.05pm post the following, " Trump says US will win war with Iran: 'It’s going to be one way or the other' "
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Trump language is always its going to be big, total destruction or Iran will make a deal, and it always ends in the same in failure, one wonders if Trump has ever read a book on Presidential history, JFK and Reagan took the blame when things went wrong, Bay of Pigs or Iran - Contra affair. These were Presidents lead by inspiring rhetoric and deeds! Trump just waffles and waffles and lies. If POTUS wants to win in Iran, he had to send in ground troops, the American people like winners not losers! Trump is a major loser!
BBC News: Reports " The chancellor has warned against allowing Britain's benefits bill to balloon while not offering young people opportunities. "
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer could be Conservative, the problem is that the Labour backbenchers will never cut the welfare budget, they refused under Sir Keir Starmer, what will be they like after the budget, its either tax hikes or more borrowing, we haven't come to the promised increase in the defence budget, what if Russia invades a NATO country, that would mean that any talk about social care will be thrown in to the long grass! It's the unexpected events that throw you off course, and WW3 is such an event. The Labour Government has not got the people ready for war, its coming folks. Putin needs a diversion from the Ukraine, he has to get the timing right, he needs Trump in the Oval, an appeaser of the 1st order.
BBC News: Reports " Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat "
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The message from Europe is CLEAR as day, the Russians are up to no good, Putin wants a diversion from the Ukraine, thus an escalation in Russian action in NATO countries, Russian wants to frighten Europe from supporting the Ukraine, and allow Moscow to win. Thus low level attacks that do not lead to War. Europe has to be on ALERT, the Russian Bear is coming.
Sky News: Reports in its 6.08pm post the following, " US side has confirmed that they have invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 Summit in Miami in December. "
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What is it with Trump, is he afraid of Putin, has the Kremlin some compromising pics of Trump, no other politician would bend over backwards to please Putin. The First Lady has stated Trump cannot handle the truth, someone has to tell him his polls are down the toilet in the sewers, his policy's are not popular, having a go at the Russians is always popular, and what does Trump do but invite Putin to Florida, a WAR CRIMINAL meeting a Felon. If a writer wrote this for the TV series West Wing he would be laughed out of the Writer's room. The Democrats will investigate Trump all day and night after they take the House in November, will that wake up Trump.
CNN: Reports the following, " Possible Democratic and Republican contenders are hitting the midterm trail in states that just happen to hold early presidential contests. "
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There will be no Trump on the ticket in 2028, the first time since 2012 and Romney challenged President Obama. The Democrats have had female nominee's who went on to lose, Clinton in 2016 and VP Harris in 2024, will they chance their luck again and have another female nominee, Former VP Harris might run again, but this time she will face a contest from Democratic Governors, her advantage is that she does not have to defend President Biden, she can throw him under the bus this time. Also the Democratic Nominee will have to run on his/her promise for the future. The campaign can't just be about how bad Trump is, the American people want hope for the future. On the Republican side VP Vance is the leading candidate, he has to worry about what Trump will say or do, the Trump Oval will want to be part of the news cycle, keeping quiet is not part of the Trump persona.
Say News: Reports in its 5.53pm post the following, " Piers Morgan: 'The longer this book is on sale... the higher the damages will be' "
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This intervention by Piers Morgan will go down well with Buckingham Palace, if the Earl Spencer can get it wrong as to when Morgan was Editor, what else has he gone wrong, it was a long time, events and distance by time and the highly emotional events might raise different recollections of the event, two people might take away different views about a conversation or feelings that the person should be more upset, the Earl was Diana's brother, thus expects everyone else to be upset, a reporter deals with tragedy all the time, so the external expressions might come across as less than the Earl expected. Piers Morgan might not be the as he stated on Question Time the 2nd most loathed man in the realm after this intervention.
Noted: POTUS at the UN, he has no Presidential Credibility left, this blog will only report on actual actions, Trump is all hat and no cattle. Trump stated on Iran, in essence deal or be destroyed! We have heard this before, and Trump does nothing.
BBC News: Reports in its 10.07pm post the following, " Ukraine is open to negotiating an "energy ceasefire" with Russia, and that the US has agreed to share the proposition with the Kremlin. "
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The Ukraine needs some rest and energy to heat homes and flats. This is no concern of Putin, he wants to destroy the Ukraine and its democracy, he wants the old USSR back or even better Imperial Russia, he is an autocratic after all, the recent Parliamentary Elections have given the green light to escalate the War with the Ukraine, by attacking a NATO country. Thus the Baltics and Poland should be on ALERT.
BBC News: Reports " The Kremlin is likely to use the result to claim that most Russians have rallied behind the president, and to justify future policies and subsequent decisions on the course of the war. "
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As stated in previous post, the Parliamentary Elections were fixed, thus allow any action by Putin who can say that the people voted for him and the War. Thus what can we expect, increase cyber Warfare on the computer systems of the West, an increase of drone action across NATO borders. The final option is the most dangerous, a Russian grap of NATO territory by Russian forces, to see how NATO responds. Thus in the next few months could be cold and not just the weather, it has been reported that Russia is building large hospitals near the Baltic States, is this an indication or a diversion! As the great man once said, " A East Wind is coming ".
Sky News: Reports the following, " German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described a state election result as a "disaster" but vowed to stay in office. "
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What is WRONG with the Germans, a cry through out time from the Emperor Augustus to the present, they go off a cliff and takes Europe with them in WW1 and 2. One had thought that modern Germany had learned the lesson from Nazi Germany, the far right cannot be allowed to come in to power, the Democratic Parties of the left and Right must UNITE, a be a brickwall against the threat. One still has hope for Germany, that hope is running out.
BBC News: Reports " Ukraine has fired its largest attack on the Moscow region, the mayor has said, hitting the city's main oil refinery and a residential building. "
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The loss of innocent lives on both sides is SAD, there is one man responsible, that is President Putin of Russia, he invaded a democracy in the Ukraine, he is trying to rebuild the USSR or Imperial Russia, he could STOP it now if he wanted, he is a WAR CRIMINAL for a reason, the Russian army is barbaric and has committed murder and rape in Russia. NATO cannot relay on the US, the Oval is out to lunch, Trump is an appeaser of the first order. There are reports that Russia will mount cyber warfare or hit a NATO Country with Drones, accidentally on purpose! Ukraine must be supported, otherwise we are on the road WW3.
BBC News: Reports " US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions bill, taking aim at Russia's economy by punishing major purchasers of its oil and gas. "
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Finally Trump has seen the light or his polls have shown him he can't keep appeasing Putin. The new sanctions are tough and should have some effect on India and China, they buy oil from Russia. The new sanctions also target Iran. Trump has scored a victory in Greenland by having permanent control of Greenland's security, he has to get his polls up before the Mid Terms in November.
BBC News: Reports " Princess Diana's brother has told the BBC exclusively that he is "telling the truth" about a phone call with King Charles in the days after his sister's death. "
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There is only one truth, that is the King's truth, the poor man with his health problems and his sons not speaking to each other, the book by the Earl is about history! Let's recall the King and Diana had been divorced, how many divorced couples are happy with each other! Even a close brother can't know ALL the details, only Prince William and Harry, Duke of Sussex know the partial truth from the sides, and you don't have to be a conspiracy theorists to understand why Harry came back out of the blue, he has stated he was aware of the book if not its content, depends if you believe the Duke. The King should make a public broadcast to reject these claims or say nothing at all. WW3 is around the corner.
Sky News: Reports in its 4.23 post the following, " Russia planning strikes against countries supporting Ukraine, Polish PM warns "
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The Polish warning should be taken seriously, they are the closes Nation close to the Ukraine, with the exception of the Baltic States, if they are WORRIED, then the rest of Europe should be on alert. The Russians have escalated over the past few weeks, with drone attack on a German airport that is used to send military equipment to the Ukraine, the Germans have seen attempted attacks on their power stations, NATO fighter jets have had to shoot down drones, the WARNING for the CIA is clear, the Russians will attack either through cyberwarfare, drones strikes on the taking of land of a NATO Country just to see if NATO acts, one can expect Trump to appease Putin, he is Putin's puppet he has shown this through his actions, or lack of action of helping the Ukraine. Putin needs Trump in the Oval to appease him, he cannot take a risk of Democrat being the next President who will not appease him in the long term.
BBC News: Reports " His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss." "
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One has to ask why the Earl of Spencer has done this NOW, the King still has cancer, also has to cope with the return of his younger son, the Duke of Sussex and his family. The allegations are 30 years old and deal with the death Diana, Princess of Wales, WHY now, is it meant to bounce the King and Government to give security to the Sussex family, force the King to accept what the Duke wants, half in and out of the Royal Family, was the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex informed of the contents of the book. GOD SAVE THE KING.
Sky News: Reports in its 4.33pm post the following? " Putin brands Russian election a popularity test for war "
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Russia is an autocracy, ruled by one man, President Putin, he has destroyed whatever democracy there was in Russia in the 1990s. The result is a forgone conclusion, the Regime will fix the result, the trick is working what the actual result would be without the fix. The War in the Ukraine has been getting the Russian people, refineries have been hit deep in Russia, there have been long lines for gas and even fights breaking out at gas stations. Trump has called on the Ukraine to stop hitting oil refineries, as this effects the gas prices in the US, no mention of the War he started in Iran. As the fix is in, one does wonder how many days does Putin have in power.
Sky News: Reports in its 6.36am post the following, " NATO jets scrambled and air raid alerts in Lithuania and Poland: "
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This getting annoying, the Russians need to be warned off with direction action, NATO or the coalition of the willing should do air cover for the Ukraine or place troops the Ukraine and draw a line in the sand, this far and no further. The Kremlin pushing the envelope as far as it can, one day they will go to far, and then we are looking down the gun at WW3.
BBC News: Reports " The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities. "
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It here folks, the real Star Wars, the US has admitted that it has a weapon is SPACE, one can expect Russia and China to follow suit, even if they have not done so already. PEOPLE laughed at President Reagan and his SDI, are they laughing now? This is the future folks, Space Warfare, in less the powers can agree not to place weapons in Space.
Sky News: Reports in its 4.08pm post the following, " Trump: Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop attacking energy targets "
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One doubts the word of President Trump, his Presidential Credibility is gone due to the Iran War and his numerous false statements on the conflict. As the article notes, POTUS blames the War in the Ukraine for the increase in gas prices and not his FAILED strategy in Iran. The President is delusional, it is about time his got some reality in his mind from his wife, it appears he listens to her, in less she delusional also, she could be his Nancy Reagan to the Oval, telling POTUS some home truths. One doubts Russia will agree to the plan or keep their word!
BBC News: Reports the following, " Uganda's military leaders have confirmed their country will take part in Prince Harry's Invictus Games for wounded veterans, after saying last week they were going to pull out of the event. "
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Thus a win for the Duke of Sussex, you could say its 1 - 1 score so far, Buckingham Palace scored first with the letter stating that the Duke and Duchess were private citizens and their charity work was private and the use of HRH was off the table, then Uganda's Regime pulled out of the Games, this forced the hand of the Palace, there will be British veterans at the Games, thus the King had to calm the waters, as he might attend, Royal event or private, its complicated. This Royal opera will run and run, in there is a William V, or the brothers can mend fences or at least appear to do so in public. GOD SAVE THE KING.
BBC News: Reports " A Russian drone has hit a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and top European security officials had passed through. "
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The Russians are taking more risks, they want to draw in NATO, as the article notes the attack was 2 miles from the Polish border, and was a threat to past and present European leaders. The Russian Bear is coming, its crawling on its belly but it is coming, the next attack could be on NATO ground, then what, would NATO do, take action or would Trump appease Putin, the Kremlin needs Trump in the Oval, the 2028 cycle starts after the Mid Terms in November, an East Wing is coming as Sherlock Holmes stated to Doctor Warson.
Sky News: Reports in its 12.30pm post " Watch: George Bush recalls being told news of 9/11 attack during school visit "
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This blogger saw the 2nd plane hit the Tower on TV, at thought it was a film at first, then as the day developed saw the Towers falling and people running for their lives. Thus as a consequence of that attack we saw the Afghanistan War, the the Iraq War, Allied lives lost due to the War of Terror, to add to the near three thousand lost on 9/11. Also added should be the innocent people killed in Afghanistan and Iraq. For many 9/11 was the real start of the 21st Century, we will never forget that day.
Sky News: Reports in its 8.30pm post the following, " Ukrainian special forces launch 'deepest strike of war' approximately 1,850 miles into Russia "
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No place in Russia should be safe from Ukrainian drones, the Kyiv targets assets that are help the Russisn military from oil facilities to the Russian version of Amazon, the Russian people are starting to feel the pain, fights in petrol stations, and long ques for petrol, the Russian military hit civilian assets, Tower blocks, hospitals, they do care about human life. Western Europe needs to support the Ukraine even if the US does not at present, you never know with Trump.
CNN: Reports " Surge in construction’ at suspected Iranian nuclear site, analysts say, as US considers ways to strike deep underground "
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Of course Iran has another nuclear site, one doubts that the first bombing did the trick. The US Airforce will have to attack again with even bigger non nuclear bombs! It might take Ground Troops in the end, Trump is always stating Iran can't have a nuke, this time he will have to keep to his word. A nuclear Iran is a threat to the region and the World.
Daily Mail: Reports " Harry and Meghan yesterday hit out at the King's decision to label them 'private citizens' – because they want to be known as 'public figures' instead. "
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It can be postulated that the Duke and Duchess are wanting a new deal from the King, they want to be seen as public figures and non serving members of the Royal Family. The late Queen ruled that out, the Duke and Duchess want a NEW DEAL, they also want security from the government. The King has to be firm with his younger son, there is IN or OUT, he made his bed and has to live with the consequences.
CNN: Reports " Tehran threatens vessels in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes Iranian tankers near Kharg Island "
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This is pointless by the US Navy, as the article notes this is in response to an Iranian attempt to shoot at a US Navy vessel. These strikes do not win the War and help Trump in political terms before the Mid Terms in November! It has been postulated that Iran will increase these attacks before November, they hope to hit a US Navy ship, they want to pull a Tet offensive of 1968 but at sea. Trump has blundered in to the Iran War and won't follow through, it needs ground troops in Kharg Island, otherwise Trump is big loser.
BBC News: Reports the following, " A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex says the couple were surprised to see a letter sent on behalf of King Charles clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan remained non-working royals. "
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The Sussex's are hardly back and they causing problems, one can know see why they came back, they want to bounce the the King and Government to give them security, they want the cause fear, that should there be a security incident, and no Royal protection that the King and Government would be to blame, if they wanted privacy they should have stayed in the US or come back in private manner. The King must be tearing his hair out, the Prince of Wales will be peeved even more. GOD SAVE THE KING.
BBC News: Reports " The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be working royals allowed to carry out official engagements now they have returned to the UK, a letter sent on behalf of King Charles spells out. "
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One would not be surprised if the Prince William, the Prince of Wales was behind this move, the King might be a push over and happy that his estranged son is back in the UK with his children. The Prince of Wales might be the iceberg in any attempt to make bridges between the Duke and Duchess, it is reported that the brothers have not talked in years, after the Duke published his memoirs all bridges were burned. This could take years of repair, the Duke should not except favours from King William V, thus this semi detached Royals should repair the damage now before its to late. GOD SAVE THE KING.
Sky News: Reports in its 5.02pm post the following, " AfD is projected to win 44.5% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election as polls close. "
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Have the Germans learned nothing from the Nazi party, they should never allow racist parties come close to forming a government even at State level. The Party should have been banned or curtailed in some way, the moderate parties on the left and right should work together to form am alternative government for the State. The voters might think they have been robbed, that is a risk you take when you support democracy. A sad day for Germany.
BBC News: Reports the fol0lowing, " President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with Donald Trump's top envoys, in their first visit to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion. "
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This is the first time Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff has visited Kyiv, Witkoff has visited Moscow nine times in all, and it has produced NOTHING as a result, Moscow has stated that recent talks were productive but have made no concessions, there demands are the same. This blog has postulated that these talks will lead to a fat nothing. As long as Trump appeases Putin, the war will go on. Thus the road to WW3.
BBC News: Reports the following, " Two of US President Donald Trump's top envoys have arrived in Moscow ahead of a weekend of talks aimed at accelerating efforts to end the war in Ukraine. "
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US Intelligence has been spooked by what Russia might do in the Baltics or Poland, thus this move by Trump. The blog will postulate that these talks will FAIL, Putin cannot allow himself to be seen as a loser, he fears being HUNG by his own people. The Ukrainian people have loss to much to appease Russia and Putin. The WAR can only end with a victory for the Ukraine.
Guardian: Reports in its 2.17pm post the following " Russian drone strikes Ukraine's SBU security services HQ, Zelenskyy says, as he orders retaliation "
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The Russians are escalating their attacks, this will force the Kyiv to attack Government offices in Moscow, also Kyiv will have to double its counter intelligence agency, the Russians must have spies in Kyiv telling Moscow the best time to attack. This will be harsh winter in the Ukraine, Moscow is reported to doing a secret call - up, and is getting support from Iran and North Korea. Thus this endless WAR will go on, Ukraine can never give up, Western Security is at stake.
BBC News: Reports the following, " The heads of Nato and the European Commission have warned that Russia is growing increasingly reckless and vowed to respond to a "new normal ".
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Worthy words are fine, the problem is the Russian Bear only listens to REAL action, it wants to see NATO Troops in the Ukraine, then it will back off, actions of terrorism by Russia on a NATO Country is an ACT OF WAR, an undeclared war, but still War, do the Russians have to invade a NATO Country or strike with a drone. This is the time to take preventive action, STOP something before it happens, after modern politicians learned nothing from the 1930s and Appeasement. The new UK PM is a Cambridge English Graduate, and Trump is delusional, God Help US.
Guardian: Reports in its 9.07pm post the following, " IRGC says ‘regretful response’ to US attacks has begun "
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The Tehran is testing the Trump Oval, Trump promised a heavy response should Iran Counter Attack, will will Trump do, follow his rhetoric through, or fold again, if history is a past example, he will fold again, Trump is the weakest President since Carter. The Tehran Regime has time, Trump does not, the November Mid Terms, then we start the cycle for 2028. The limelight will be off Trump, he will hate that fact.
Sky News: Reports " Germany has blamed Russia for an attempted attack using an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport last month. "
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The Russians will go to far one day, an invasion of the Baltic States or Poland, or an accidentally on purpose a drone strike on a NATO base to see what NATO does, Putin needs Trump in the Oval to appease the Russians and place pressure on NATO to do the same. It is know that Western Europe should draw a red line before the above happens or we are on the road to WW3.
CNN: Reports " US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets "
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Either Iran reacts or does nothing, if wise and that is questionable they will not act, thus a limited operation from the US. Trump has no Presidential Credibility any more, his harsh rhetoric on Iran is not march by military reality. The Tehran Regime can outlast Trump, the Oval has to worry about the Mid Terms that should see Democrats take the House, even the Senate is a possibility, then in depth investigations by the Democrats and the start of the 2028 Presidential Election cycle.
BBC News: Reports " Donald Trump has said the United States' position on the Falkland Islands is "one of many" under review, as he pressed the UK to increase military spending. "
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PM Andy Burnham should remember the Suez crisis when President Eisenhower pulled the rug from PM Eden, he later regretted it but it lead to the fall of Eden. BURNHAM can not lose the Falklands Islands, it cost to much in British blood to take it back after it was invaded by the Junta in Argentina. The new PM has to increase Defence spending, to keep Trump happy and counter the threats from Russia. The new PM has a lot of issues to deal with before the next election in 2029/30.
