Trump considering pulling out NATO - Update

Sky News: Reports in its 10.25am post the following, " Donald Trump has said he is strongly considering removing the US from the NATO alliance. "

Let's Get Real:

This is Trump's answer for the UK and Europe snubbing him over Iran.  A direct threat for the US to leave NATO and forcing Europe to defend itself against a menacing Russia under Putin.  This just could be Trump being erratic and blowing off steam, or it could be real!!! The Kremlin will be jumping for joy, they have wanted this since the formation of NATO since 1949 under President Truman.  The Congress under Biden made it illegal for the President to do this, the US Senate will never approve such a decision.

PM Boris on Liz Truss winning the Conservative Party Leadership Contest - After Boris/After Brexit

Sky News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.18pm post the the reaction on PM Boris to the election of Liz Truss as his successor , " Congratulations to Liz Truss on her decisive win. I know she has the right plan to tackle the cost of living crisis, unite our party and continue the great work of uniting and levelling up our country. Now is the time for all Conservatives to get behind her 100 per cent.  "

Lets Get Real:

Let really hopes that the PM Boris means the above, he had to face former PM May who is fast becoming the Ted Heath of the Conservative Party, a leader who cannot get over losing the leadership.  One does hope that Boris does not want to be a backseat driver, like Thatcher wanted with Sir John Major.  That was a disaster for the Major while he was PM.  The fact is that Boris, is a very charismatic leader and he is very young, thus he can come back later on if he wants too.  The Conservative  Party needs to look forward and not back, thus the UK needs tax cuts, we have the highest tax rate in 70 odd years.  The last time they were that high was in 1949 under a Labour Government.  Also PM Truss needs to go big on the cost of living, it has been suggested that the Government will freeze energy costs, that will cost one hundred billion, yes BILLION, at some point the British people must not expect the Government to bail them out, this is not this time, we have just come through the pandemic and supporting the Ukraine in its war against Russia.  Thus the energy hikes by Russia.  It is going to be a tough couple of months for new PM Liz. 

Liz Truss the NEXT UK PM - After Boris - After Brexit

Guido Fawkes: Reports in its 9.55am post the following, " The latest ConservativeHome poll tells a familiar tale: Liz is miles ahead with the membership on 60%, while Rishi trails on 28% with just 9% still undecided. 3% said “neither“. The last poll had Liz on 58%, Rishi on 26%, and 12% undecided. Rishi isn’t making up any new ground. He’s still 32 points behind, and 60% of voters say they’ve already cast their ballots…  "

Lets Get Real:

If the former Chancellor Rishi Sunak had any common sense, he would withdraw from the race, he is NOT GOING TO WIN, if he pulled out of the race then Liz Truss could form a new Government and do something to help with the Cost of Living Crisis, the Conservative Party will never give the keys on No10 to someone who stabbed PM BORIS in the back, the members still want Boris to be PM.  It is reported that Liz Truss has stated that that she would have Sunak in her Cabinet, one presumes it is about keeping your enemies close.  The Conservative Government needs to get the public back on their agenda, this means TRUSS and her support for tax cuts.  The Conservative Party over the last few years has not been Conservative enough, we have the highest tax rate since 1949 and the Labour Government.  Thus the Country expects tax cuts from Truss, and to be tough with the EU. 

Sunak to take on Andrew Neil - Conservative Leadership Contest

BBC News - Live Blog: Reports in its 1.46pm post the following, " Sunak takes jab at Truss for declining Andrew Neil interview....Rishi Sunak has taken a swipe at his leadership rival Liz Truss for declining to take part in a live interview on Channel 4 this Friday with political journalist Andrew Neil.  "

Lets Get Real: 

The Foreign Secretary is WISE not to go on Andrew Neil show, he is a great reporter and reads the fine print, he is not going to give Sunak a easy interview, he will look at his record as Chancellor, also the biggest tax hike since 1949.  The Sunak Campaign has nothing to lose, it needs to make up with the Conservative grass roots, they do not trust him for putting the political knife in to PM Boris, also taxes at a 70 year high do not help.  The Sunak Campaign has been very slick, very American, also it has moved right, thus this is Channel 4 expect a rough interview.  This blog can not understand why the Conservative Party said YES to a interview of the Conservative Candidates when they were going through the MPs process of the contest.  Channel 4 is peeved that it is being SOLD, thus expect that to come up, also why Sunak in Cabinet opposed the Northern Ireland Protocol in Cabinet but has changed his mind since.  It will be interesting to see who wins the BBC DEBATE tonight, and the different categories, the general public, conservative MPs and finally Conservative members. 

Internal Market Bill - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " Michael Gove has said parts of a bill which override provisions in the Brexit deal agreed with the EU would remain, despite EU requests to remove them.  "

Lets Get Real:

These next two weeks have been called crucial if the UK is to do a DEAL with the EU, the UK can not look weak, the Conservative Government can not shelve the Internal Market Bill, that would like weakness and giving in to the EU.  What the PM can do is stall sending the Bill to the House of Lords, it can be expected their Lordships will oppose the Bill, thus cause damage to the trade talks, the UK Government has to be seen as following through, and to use their Conservative Majority to get the Bill through the House of needed and force it through the House of Lords with the Parliamentary Act of 1949, that makes sure that the the House of Commons has the final say.   The EU has to be see that PM Boris means business.