#  @alexwickham Alex Wickham Alex Wickham posts on X about ukraine, keir starmer, in the, russia the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::405769757/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] +252% - [--] Month [----------] +621% - [--] Months [----------] +202% - [--] Year [----------] -31% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::405769757/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +63% - [--] Month [---] +155% - [--] Months [---] +163% - [--] Year [---] -3.30% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::405769757/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.48% - [--] Month [-------] +2.20% - [--] Months [-------] +3.70% - [--] Year [-------] +4.70% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::405769757/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) #4180 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) #2110 [finance](/list/finance) 8.82% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 2.94% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 2.35% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 1.76% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 1.18% [currencies](/list/currencies) 1.18% [stocks](/list/stocks) 0.59% **Social topic influence** [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) #87, [keir starmer](/topic/keir-starmer) 17.06%, [in the](/topic/in-the) #5275, [russia](/topic/russia) #107, [keir](/topic/keir) #129, [starmer](/topic/starmer) #237, [greenland](/topic/greenland) 5.29%, [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister) #1698, [bloomberg](/topic/bloomberg) #15, [future](/topic/future) 4.12% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@ellenamilligan](/creator/undefined) [@albertonardelli](/creator/undefined) [@joemayes](/creator/undefined) [@sjones13663](/creator/undefined) [@darynakrasno](/creator/undefined) [@lucygjwhite](/creator/undefined) [@afpalasciano](/creator/undefined) [@henrynewman](/creator/undefined) [@tonythepub](/creator/undefined) [@heatherjeeves](/creator/undefined) [@nwjk](/creator/undefined) [@tafftrail60s](/creator/undefined) [@hugogye](/creator/undefined) [@jimsciutto](/creator/undefined) [@johnhealeymp](/creator/undefined) [@donatopmancini](/creator/undefined) [@spioradnaheire](/creator/undefined) [@spreeksteen](/creator/undefined) [@janelovesdogs3](/creator/undefined) [@michburt_burt](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Marriott International Inc (MAR)](/topic/$mar) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "The UK was heavily involved behind the scenes ahead of the US-Ukraine talks in Saudi British sources say. Jonathan Powell worked with Mike Waltz and French and German counterparts on a plan for a truce to begin a peace process. At the weekend Powell met Zelenskiy and Yermak in Kyiv. They produced a written proposal for a staged process to bridge the gap with the US. Its based on: - a ceasefire - confidence building measures including for an exchange of POWs - the release of detained civilians - the return of children - then negotiations to bring about a just and lasting peace. A detailed text" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1899567881920077832) 2025-03-11T21:07Z 118.1K followers, 201.1K engagements "Exclusive: British and Chinese security officials have established a new forum to discuss cyber attacks Bloomberg can reveal. An agreement between London and Beijing which has not been made public has forged a new Cyber Dialogue for security officials with the aim of managing threats to each others national security according to people familiar with the matter. The deal can be revealed as Keir Starmer is set to approve Chinas new embassy in London today. It is designed to improve communication allow private discussion of deterrence measures and help prevent escalation they said. It means that" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2013554848654876808) 2026-01-20T10:11Z 118.1K followers, 58.8K engagements "Keir Starmer and Xi Jinping met for around three hours overall - longer than planned It included a four-way meeting with Jonathan Powell and Wang Yi to discuss security and global matters https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/starmer-urges-mature-approach-to-china-ahead-of-meeting-xi https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/starmer-urges-mature-approach-to-china-ahead-of-meeting-xi" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2016813682198561182) 2026-01-29T10:00Z 117.6K followers, 19.6K engagements "NEW: The number of Russian soldiers killed in action has jumped in recent weeks a dynamic that if sustained could make it hard for the Kremlin to replace troops without some form of mobilisation according to assessments by multiple European governments. [-----] Russian troops were KIA in December up from a [-----] monthly average in the rest of [----]. These appalling losses could be a conservative estimate. Ukraine aims to increase that number to [-----] per month. The higher lethality is a result of more effectiveUkrainian drone operations with the ratio of Russians killed to wounded recently" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2017130863620739249) 2026-01-30T07:00Z 118.1K followers, 164.8K engagements "Big problems in UK-EU relations behind the scenes at this weeks meetings in London. It also helps explain Starmers recent language about the single market. Govt very worried about this EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from its supply chains in key sectors derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and costing firms billions of pounds. Keir Starmers government EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2018330091520983155) 2026-02-02T14:26Z 118.1K followers, 62.2K engagements "Three times Peter Mandelson appears to have leaked market-sensitive confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein while serving in government [--]. Mandelson emailed Epstein about the EUs rescue facility for struggling member states telling him a [---] billion deal should be announced tonight. That email is dated May [--] [----]. On May [--] EU policymakers announced the [---] billion loan plan sending the euro on its biggest rally in two years. [--]. Mandelson forwarded internal Downing Street emails about tax policy and [--] billion of potential UK asset sales to Epstein while he was business secretary in June" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2018396583805538551) 2026-02-02T18:50Z 117.7K followers, 54.4K engagements "BREAKING: The UK government has referred market sensitive leaks from Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein to the police. An initial assessment by the Cabinet Office found the emails include likely market sensitive information to which only people in an official capacity had access No10 says. That material was highly sensitive and subject to strict handling conditions to prevent it from being passed to anyone outside of government Keir Starmers spokesman tells reporters. It appears these safeguards were compromised and therefore the Cabinet Office has referred this material to the police. The" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2018674382730604780) 2026-02-03T13:14Z 118.1K followers, 35.4K engagements "The Met confirms its launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson Commander Ella Marriott: I can confirm that the Metropolitan Police has now launched an investigation into a 72-year-old man a former Government Minister for misconduct in public office offences" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2018758287680762203) 2026-02-03T18:47Z 118.1K followers, [----] engagements "State of play: A fresh crisis for Keir Starmers leadership after one of the worst scandals in British political history. But despite the uproar as of tonight no one appears ready to move against him. So he fights on. Labour insiders say if Wes Streeting didnt have his own close connections to Peter Mandelson hed have likely used a scandal of this magnitude to resign and bring down the PM. But Streeting could hardly have quit in disgust over this. Instead he has backed No10. As of yet no other cabinet member is ready to quit. Thats whats keeping Starmer in place right now one said. So for all" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2019176554861908424) 2026-02-04T22:29Z 118.1K followers, 49K engagements "Our end-day story with @LucyGJWhite @Joe_Mayes @EllenAMilligan https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-04/starmer-premiership-in-crisis-after-day-of-drama-in-parliament https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-04/starmer-premiership-in-crisis-after-day-of-drama-in-parliament" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2019181953631543559) 2026-02-04T22:51Z 117.6K followers, [----] engagements "Keir Starmer: I am sorry for having believed Mandelsons lies and appointed him" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2019369669048881277) 2026-02-05T11:17Z 118.1K followers, [----] engagements "Peter Kyle confirms this story. I am deeply worried by some of the voices coming out of Europe but it is not a unanimous voice thats coming out he says about the Made in Europe initiative EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from its supply chains in key sectors derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and costing firms billions of pounds. Keir Starmers government EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2019712732514357254) 2026-02-06T10:00Z 118.1K followers, 15.2K engagements "Keir Starmer said: Its been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years. He turned our party around after one of its worst ever defeats and played a central role running our election campaign. It is largely thanks to his dedication loyalty and leadership that we won a landslide majority and have the chance to change the country. Having worked closely with Morgan in opposition and in government I have seen every day his commitment to the Labour Party and to our country. Our party and I owe him a debt of gratitude and I thank him for his service." [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020510273551937858) 2026-02-08T14:49Z 118.1K followers, 39.9K engagements "Starmer statement begs two questions: why then has he let McSweeney go and what is his justification for not resigning himself Keir Starmer said: Its been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years. He turned our party around after one of its worst ever defeats and played a central role running our election campaign. It is largely thanks to his dedication loyalty and leadership that we won Keir Starmer said: Its been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years. He turned our party around after one of its worst ever defeats and played a central role running our election" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020510503181668613) 2026-02-08T14:50Z 118.1K followers, 25.9K engagements "Our story tonight: Starmers Premiership Teeters on Brink After Key Aide Quits https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-08/starmer-s-uk-premiership-teeters-on-brink-after-key-aide-quits https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-08/starmer-s-uk-premiership-teeters-on-brink-after-key-aide-quits" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020614974947635411) 2026-02-08T21:45Z 118.1K followers, 40.1K engagements "Labour officials say Tim Allan had been in a power battle with Morgan McSweeney in Downing Street. Briefings by a Number [--] official on Sunday evening that McSweeney had to go because of what else might emerge about his links to Mandelson enraged McSweeneys allies and significantly darkened the mood among senior figures people familiar with the matter said. They also noted Allan himself was close to Mandelson. One Labour official said that briefing last night risked Starmers supporters descending into open infighting. Allan has this morning unexpectedly quit and changed his WhatsApp photo to" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020826972117438663) 2026-02-09T11:47Z 118.1K followers, 34.9K engagements "Rayner backs Starmer. PM appears safe for now The recent scandal around Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein was shocking - and demands that both this government and our party learn the lessons and act on them. 1/3 The recent scandal around Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein was shocking - and demands that both this government and our party learn the lessons and act on them. 1/3" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020885252307304616) 2026-02-09T15:39Z 118.1K followers, 12.2K engagements "Over three days of talks the government offered no changes to the political declaration essentially asking Labour to support the same deal that has been rejected three times. Almost as if the whole thing was yet another charade by No10 to wind the clock down to a final vote" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1114200962909057024) 2019-04-05T16:19Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "Change UK have changed their name again. their twitter handle was @TheIndGroup until an hour ago when it inexplicably became @ForChange_Now. which is somehow even more confusing and less catchy and also means they've lost their blue tick 👏" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1125783614225096704) 2019-05-07T15:25Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "Alastair Campbell has just claimed the Brexit Party "lost" in Wales because it got below 50%. the Brexit Party came 1st in Wales by an absolute mile dear oh dear hope Labour rebels aren't basing their strategy on Bad Al" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1132780193611943936) 2019-05-26T22:46Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "Possibly the boldest election advert in history just released by CCHQ" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1169940937847582721) 2019-09-06T11:50Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "Corbyn election after extension new publicly owned drugs manufacturer end Trade Union Act no one has to work after [--] free prescriptions free personal care tax rise for top 5% Crossrail for North restore bus services massive investment in green energy/ tech" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1176530795466514432) 2019-09-24T16:16Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "Senior Tory source declares war on the BBC on Brexit night Only the BBC could have a special programme on Brexit where the studio is emblazoned with EU colours they refuse to run the PMs address get to Brexit [--] mins in then go to Farage Widdecombe and a load of Remainers" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1223373012172509184) 2020-01-31T22:30Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "BBC inexplicably cut away from Hancock press conference for the weather. Would politely suggest that when none of us can go outside the health secretary's update is slightly more important FFS" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1245757795112288257) 2020-04-02T16:59Z 118.2K followers, 15.6K engagements "Jonathan Van Tam rocket for the EU: "Vaccines don't save lives if they're in fridges they only save lives if they're in arms"" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1372235605309059075) 2021-03-17T17:17Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "Epic trolling: Boris Johnson announces [--] million Novavax vaccines to be made at Barnard Castle plant of GSK" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1376566708060704773) 2021-03-29T16:07Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "Two remarkable lines in todays papers from @Steven_Swinford @benrileysmith UK military left in the dark by the US about timings and pace of their withdrawal UK official confirms this is the case Biden ignored Boris Johnsons attempts to speak on the phone for 36+ hours" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1428280996730916867) 2021-08-19T09:01Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "Boris Johnson attended mass at a Ukrainian church in London this evening" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1498021918435332097) 2022-02-27T19:47Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements "NEW: UK govt sources tell Olaf Scholz to stop talking about British activity in Ukraine and send Germanys Taurus missiles there now Germany should stop making excuses and give Ukraine long-range missiles says a UK govt source https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/russia-ukraine-war-uk-pushing-germany-to-send-taurus-missilessrnd=undefined https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/russia-ukraine-war-uk-pushing-germany-to-send-taurus-missilessrnd=undefined" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1763476606742299131) 2024-03-01T08:09Z 118.2K followers, 118.3K engagements "Exclusive: Keir Starmer says the public have given him a personal mandate to lead Britain for five years He vows to complete a full term signalling to his Labour rivals that he wont bow to pressure on his leadership Ive got a five year mandate Starmer says in an interview with Bloomberg when asked if hed stand in any leadership contest. Its a considerable mandate. I intend to deliver on that The comments suggest Starmer could say only he has the legitimacy to hold the post of prime minister if hes challenged" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2015917905582424295) 2026-01-26T22:40Z 118.2K followers, 226.8K engagements "Morgan McSweeneys statement: After careful reflection I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party our country and trust in politics itself. When asked I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life responsibility must be owned when it matters most not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances the only honourable course is to step aside. This has not been an easy decision. Much has been written and said about me over the years but my" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020503949975998625) 2026-02-08T14:24Z 118.2K followers, 111.9K engagements "Has long been the assumption in Labour and in Starmers team that if McSweeney goes then Starmer will not survive. Starmers enemies in Labour will now expect the PM to follow Morgan McSweeneys statement: After careful reflection I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party our country and trust in politics itself. When asked I advised the Prime Minister to make that Morgan McSweeneys statement: After careful reflection I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020504722726433059) 2026-02-08T14:27Z 118.2K followers, 80.3K engagements "Another warning from markets to Labour MPs not to oust Keir Starmer (Bloomberg) -- The pound fell against most of its peers while gilt yields rose as pressure on Keir Starmer intensifies following the resignation of his chief of staff. Sterling weakened 0.5% against the euro to the lowest since Jan. [--]. The reversal weaker for the pound has been driven both by the dovish repricing of BoE rate cut expectations and by renewed concerns over political risks in the UK said Lee Hardman a strategist at MUFG in London. The pick-up in UK political uncertainty has arrived earlier than we had" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020796317203566690) 2026-02-09T09:46Z 118.1K followers, 34.6K engagements "Keir Starmers director of communications has resigned Tim Allan said: I have decided to stand down to allow a new No10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020815035426033700) 2026-02-09T11:00Z 118.1K followers, 135K engagements "NEW: Keir Starmer vows to go on and makes clear hes not resigning Addressing No10 staff the Prime Minister said they were united by a driving purpose of public duty. Referring to the revelations about Mandelson he said: The thing that makes me most angry is the undermining of the belief that politics can be a force for good and can change lives. I have been absolutely clear that I regret the decision that I made to appoint Peter Mandelson. And I've apologised to the victims which is the right thing to do. Paying tribute to Morgan McSweeney he said: I've known Morgan for eight years as a" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020824461876818106) 2026-02-09T11:37Z 118.2K followers, 64.5K engagements "No10 defiant in response to Anas Sarwar calling for Starmer to quit Keir Starmer is one of only four Labour leaders ever to have won a general election. He has a clear five-year mandate from the British people to deliver change and that is what he will do" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020870128678637724) 2026-02-09T14:39Z 118.1K followers, 16.7K engagements "Cabinet ministers publicly backing Starmer: Rachel Reeves David Lammy Yvette Cooper John Healey Darren Jones Peter Kyle Heidi Alexander Steve Reed Nick Thomas-Symonds Richard Hermer Jo Stevens Douglas Alexander Notably not yet: Wes Streeting Ed Miliband Shabana Mahmood" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020875529608454629) 2026-02-09T15:00Z 118.2K followers, 60.3K engagements "BREAKING: Keir Starmer wins the public backing of his cabinet appearing to stabilise his position as PM for now Cabinet ministers publicly backing Starmer: Rachel Reeves David Lammy Yvette Cooper John Healey Wes Streeting Darren Jones Peter Kyle Heidi Alexander Steve Reed Pat McFadden Ed Miliband Bridget Phillipson Nick Thomas-Symonds Richard Hermer Jo Stevens Douglas Alexander Jonathan Reynolds Jenny Chapman James Murray No word from: Shabana Mahmood (who to be fair is speaking in the Commons so is not on Twitter / answering messages) Hilary Benn Lisa Nandy Emma Reynolds Liz Kendall" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020880150775152998) 2026-02-09T15:19Z 118.1K followers, 59.4K engagements "It is now a clean sweep of cabinet support for Starmer (h/t @HugoGye) except for Shabana Mahmood whos speaking in the Commons so cant tweet. No10 will feel that significantly bolsters his position in the immediate term BREAKING: Keir Starmer wins the public backing of his cabinet appearing to stabilise his position as PM for now Cabinet ministers publicly backing Starmer: Rachel Reeves David Lammy Yvette Cooper John Healey Wes Streeting Darren Jones Peter Kyle Heidi Alexander Steve Reed Pat BREAKING: Keir Starmer wins the public backing of his cabinet appearing to stabilise his position as PM" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020881612259332430) 2026-02-09T15:24Z 118.1K followers, 32K engagements "NEW: The cabinet backing Keir Starmer has helped spark a modest rebound in UK assets - yet another signal that markets do not want a change of PM. Gilts pared declines leaving yields on 10-year government bonds up two basis points at 4.54%. They earlier rose as much as eight basis points. The pound was 0.3% lower against the euro after earlier weakening as much as 0.7%. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020891872512618562 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020891872512618562" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020891872512618562) 2026-02-09T16:05Z 118.1K followers, 35.6K engagements "BREAKING: Keir Starmers speech at Munich Security Conference is by far his most detailed analysis of British foreign policy and European security to date. he rejects talk of a rupture with the US warning that could prove to be a moment of destruction. The US remains an indispensable ally. But still he says we recognise things are changing and that transatlantic relations must undertake radical renewal. that means rather than pretending we can replace all US capabilities we should decrease some dependencies and diversify. He calls for closer UK-EU cooperation on defence financing. says we are" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022610151568503000) 2026-02-14T09:53Z 118.3K followers, 356.7K engagements "This morning's new Brexit Party candidates: environmentalist Afghan vet charity director entrepreneur nurse This morning's new Change UK candidates: Boris Johnson's sister two former Tory MPs that BBC guy and QC who tweet a lot" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1120637015236673541) 2019-04-23T10:34Z 118.3K followers, [----] engagements "Huge story leaked memo shows Biden promised Boris Johnson and G7 leaders in June that the US would maintain enough of a security presence in Afghanistan that they would keep Kabul safe then failed to keep that commitment NEW: Biden assured key allies in June that US security enablers would remain in place in Afghanistan as NATO troops withdrew so much so that U.K. thought it could maintain its Kabul embassy https://t.co/PItW36GmVB NEW: Biden assured key allies in June that US security enablers would remain in place in Afghanistan as NATO troops withdrew so much so that U.K. thought it could" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1428805059870068740) 2021-08-20T19:44Z 118.3K followers, 13.1K engagements "Tory HQ is rejoicing. They think Labour will not recover from Starmers downfall that whoever comes next will bring chaos and that the public wont forgive them. They now see a route back to government in one term a thought that would have been ridiculous only a few weeks ago" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020541676733792767) 2026-02-08T16:54Z 118.2K followers, 180.7K engagements "NEW: Allies of Morgan McSweeney say he was not responsible for Peter Mandelsons appointment contrary to the narrative pushed by Labours soft-left A colleague says: an incalculable loss to the government that has devastated those who know how much he has done for Labour. How fitting that his final act in government is to take full responsibility for others mistakes as he has done for years. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020509470619484492 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020509470619484492" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020509470619484492) 2026-02-08T14:46Z 118.3K followers, 310K engagements "NEW: After [--] years in the wilderness Labour has imploded just [--] months into power. Keir Starmers allies know he is on the brink. They are bracing for cabinet ministers to privately tell him to go and to resign if he refuses. An ally says its 50-50 whether the PM lasts the week. Starmers longest-standing supporters are astonished he let Morgan McSweeney go. As late as Saturday close Starmer allies were saying McSweeney would not resign because that would make Starmers downfall inevitable. The line on the Sunday broadcast round was McSweeney is staying. Then this afternoon that changed as" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020613849804673162) 2026-02-08T21:40Z 118.3K followers, 366.8K engagements "The UK today confirms Alexei Navalny was poisoned in prison by Russia Laboratory testing gas found that the deadly toxin found in the skin of Ecuador dart frogs (epibatidine) was found in samples from Navalny's body and highly likely resulted in his death the UK says Epibatidine can be found naturally in dart frogs in the wild in South America. Dart frogs in captivity do not produce this toxin and it is not found naturally in Russia. There is no innocent explanation for its presence in Navalny's body the UK says @YvetteCooperMP says: Since Yulia Navalnaya announced the loss of her husband" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022658666231480529) 2026-02-14T13:06Z 118.3K followers, 29.6K engagements "Delighted to become new @BloombergUK political editor following the legendary @kitty_donaldson As always please get in touch with any stories / tips / if you fancy lunch even if youre not free for six weeks" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1793682981976150371) 2024-05-23T16:38Z 118.3K followers, 403.7K engagements "EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from its supply chains in key sectors derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and costing firms billions of pounds. Keir Starmers government is lobbying the EU against restricting market access for British businesses under the blocs Made in Europe initiative sources tell Bloomberg. The push has become the focus of UK-EU relations behind the scenes in recent weeks and will be raised at high-level meetings in London this week. Britain is urgently trying to" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2018328409454055889) 2026-02-02T14:19Z 118.3K followers, 401.2K engagements "***NEW*** Peter Mandelson had much deeper links to Russia than previously known including potentially compromising activity the Epstein files reveal raising fresh questions about his vetting for the US ambassador job. In one email in [----] Mandelson tells Epstein he is travelling to St Petersburg. Mandelson says its a rave and there will be what he calls tastey models and dancing. In another message from [----] Mandelson tells Epstein he is sitting in a club in Moscow after receiving a massage. In another Mandelson appears to joke about Epstein being accompanied by a woman who is [--] years old" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2019044625571283122) 2026-02-04T13:45Z 118.3K followers, 172.4K engagements "This has to be the least subtle leadership positioning in history by Wes Streeting - releasing a bunch of messages that just happen to be exactly what he wants Labour MPs and members to know he thinks BREAKING: Wes Streeting has published his private WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson in apparent attempt to draw a line under their friendship. They reveal: :: He feared being toast at the next election in his Ilford North seat adding: There isnt a clear answer to BREAKING: Wes Streeting has published his private WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson in apparent attempt to draw a line under" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020925988423729582) 2026-02-09T18:21Z 118.3K followers, 98.4K engagements "Keir Starmer comes out swinging Tells PLP he will win the fight against his detractors and keep going as long as I have breath left in my body Speaking to the Parliamentary Labour Party Keir Starmer said: I have won every fight I've ever been in. I fought to change the Crown Prosecution Service so it better served victims of violence against women and girls. I fought to change the Labour Party to allow us to win an election again. People told me I couldn't do it. And then they gradually said you might just get over the line. We won with a landslide majority. Every fight I've been in I have" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020947357622558733) 2026-02-09T19:46Z 118.3K followers, 241K engagements "NEW: Keir Starmer has stabilised his position after a dramatic day at Westminster a remarkable reversal of fortune in just a few hours for now. People across Labour tell Bloomberg Starmer appears safe in the immediate term after he secured the public support of every cabinet minister including rivals Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband as well as Angela Rayner. Those public statements came following a successful Downing Street operation aimed at drawing out public support for Starmer. None of Starmers potential challengers is ready to go so they had little choice but to declare loyalty when asked a" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2020973713642995939) 2026-02-09T21:30Z 118.3K followers, 55.7K engagements "Ed Miliband to @SophyRidgeSky - says Labour MPs looked over the precipice yesterday and decided to keep Keir Starmer - says weve got to back our leader - rules out standing against Starmer as baloney - says he doesnt agree with Wes Streetings private messages to Peter Mandelson criticising Rachel Reeves - but says the Mandelson appointment should never have happened and criticises policy mistakes like winter fuel - says this has got to be a moment of change for the government describing as Herculean Labours task of winning back public support" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2021126719361429997) 2026-02-10T07:38Z 118.3K followers, 58.9K engagements "NEW: As the dust settles Labour MPs say: sell Wes Streeting hold Keir Starmer and buy Angela Rayner. The PM is seen as safe for the immediate future but the fundamentals havent changed and the conversation in the party has turned to whos emerged stronger from the last few days. Streeting was previously the bookies favourite to be next PM. Now its Rayner. That shift is reflected in the views of MPs across the party who spoke to Bloomberg. Rayner supporters say she showed concrete evidence of her power base in parliament last week. Investors may baulk at the idea of her in No10. Enrique" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2021301772329882036) 2026-02-10T19:14Z 118.3K followers, 71.2K engagements "The Labour self-destruction continues surreal and extraordinary to see Labour MPs decide to publicly and en masse repeat an old attack line from the Tory right 🤯 never have a group of people needed recess more 🚨 NEW: Labour MPs have told Keir Starmer that they have been branded "paedo lovers" on the doorsteps @POLITICOEurope 🚨 NEW: Labour MPs have told Keir Starmer that they have been branded "paedo lovers" on the doorsteps @POLITICOEurope" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2021670559390839132) 2026-02-11T19:39Z 118.3K followers, 27K engagements "Rachel Reeves tonight criticises the EU over its Made in Europe proposals in the highest-profile UK government response to this story yet. The chancellor says she is worried about it and it doesnt make sense https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/reeves-urges-against-eu-barriers-in-swipe-at-made-in-europe-plan EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from its supply chains in key sectors derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and costing firms billions of pounds. Keir Starmers government" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2021676846488645752) 2026-02-11T20:04Z 118.3K followers, 22.8K engagements "Exclusive: Russia sustained around [----] more battlefield losses than it was able to replace in January according to assessments from Western officials. The development signals Ukraines new strategy of killing more Russian soldiers than the Kremlin can replenish via recruitment is having some success. Russian forces were unable to achieve any significant gains on the ground in January even as they took these very heavy losses the officials said. About [-----] Russians were KIA in December roughly equal to Moscows monthly recruitment Bloomberg previously reported. But in January Russian losses" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2021856847955693727) 2026-02-12T08:00Z 118.3K followers, 518.3K engagements "RT @AlbertoNardelli: NEW: The Kremlin has set out proposals that could see Russia embrace the dollar again as part of a wide-ranging econom" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2021981291974210008) 2026-02-12T16:14Z 118.3K followers, [--] engagements "RT @jimsciutto: In a single month Russia had twice as many soldiers KIA as its entire ten-year war in Afghanistan which helped bring down" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022033946557751451) 2026-02-12T19:43Z 118.3K followers, [---] engagements "Keir Starmer travels to the Munich Security Conference today as European leaders try to push Ukraine back to the top of the international agenda after a series of distractions Today hell meet E3 leaders Macron and Merz and others On Saturday hell give a main stage speech" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022208712983949648) 2026-02-13T07:18Z 118.3K followers, 12.6K engagements "Volodymyr Zelensky tells Politico Russia is losing [-----] soldiers a month and so Ukraine will not make concessions on territory - the shifting state of play on the ground in recent weeks appears to have emboldened Kyiv" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022395316578980294) 2026-02-13T19:39Z 118.3K followers, [----] engagements "Exclusive: China increased its support for Russias war in Ukraine in [----] and is likely to further deepen cooperation with Moscow this year Western officials said casting doubt on European leaders efforts to improve relations with Beijing. Xi Jinping has become more assertive and confident in his position supporting Putin and attempts by Europeans to persuade China to help end the war have become more challenging over the past year the officials said. Russia would not be able to continue its war without ongoing Chinese support particularly the export of dual-use components and critical" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022583999122518495) 2026-02-14T08:09Z 118.3K followers, 59.4K engagements "Marco Rubio tells Bloombergs John Micklethwait at the Munich Security Conference that Russia will not be able to achieve its objectives in Ukraine They desire 20% of Donetsk they dont possess He says Russia isnt winning the war and its difficult to say anyone is winning" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022598751320240514) 2026-02-14T09:08Z 118.3K followers, 56.3K engagements "I ended the week much stronger than I started it Keir Starmer says on his domestic position" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022613387159502996) 2026-02-14T10:06Z 118.3K followers, [----] engagements "RT @shashj: Starkly contrasting message from Rubio on Ukraine much closer to European assessments than some Trump admin ones while his co" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022625891092664397) 2026-02-14T10:56Z 118.3K followers, [--] engagements "Story with @EllenAMilligan on Starmers most substantive foreign policy speech He outlined a vision for a new US relationship that is less catastrophic than Carney/Macron but still means a clear move past Brexit back to Europe Now to do it at home https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-14/starmer-calls-time-on-brexit-years-and-vows-closer-ties-with-eu https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-14/starmer-calls-time-on-brexit-years-and-vows-closer-ties-with-eu" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022631529852342711) 2026-02-14T11:18Z 118.3K followers, 14K engagements "Zelensky says [-----] Russian soldiers were killed in action in January Confirms Bloomberg reporting that Ukraine is now killing more Russian soldiers than it is able to replace via recruitment This is seen by Ukraines allies as a significant shift in the dynamic on the ground" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022639881869222334) 2026-02-14T11:51Z 118.3K followers, 24.2K engagements "RT @EllenAMilligan: Keir Starmer today also confirmed my scoop that the UK is in talks with Europe on ways to jointly finance defence spend" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022672619288588777) 2026-02-14T14:01Z 118.3K followers, [--] engagements "RT @jimsciutto: This indicates both Russia and China see weakness in the U.S. approach to Ukraine:" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2022696766836031679) 2026-02-14T15:37Z 118.3K followers, [---] engagements "The UK economy contracted again in October underscoring fears that the budget has curbed momentum GDP fell 0.1% in October repeating the Septembers 0.1% contraction Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had expected 0.1% growth" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1999379404376719771) 2025-12-12T07:22Z 115.8K followers, [----] engagements "NEW: European officials are concerned Russia would exploit a demilitarised zone in Ukraines Donbas proposed by the US by using false flag operations as a pretext to void a peace deal and re-invade. The fears represent one of the key sticking points between negotiators as talks intensified in recent days. The US has proposed a free economic zone under special administration in the Donbas region with Ukraine withdrawing its troops. Its unclear how it would work as the US has also suggested Donetsk and Luhansk should be recognised as de facto Russian. European officials said that while Putin" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1999756975089791443) 2025-12-13T08:23Z 115.7K followers, 106.8K engagements "NEW: Bloomberg Saturday read There is a huge disconnect between the conversation in Westminster and the European security crisis dominating the attention of its leaders. NATOs chief this week warned of another world war. A UK defence minister said the shadow of war is knocking on Europes door. Keir Starmer said the continent faces a critical moment. But many Labour MPs arent discussing the breakdown of the transatlantic alliance or the prospect of a new global conflict. Instead theyre talking about who should replace Starmer and when. There is frustration (and disbelief) in the senior ranks" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/1999766550480388581) 2025-12-13T09:01Z 115.8K followers, 60.6K engagements "NEW: MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli warns Putin is deliberately prolonging negotiations over Ukraine an assessment that complicates Trumps effort to strike a peace deal by year-end. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population Metreweli said in her first public speech this afternoon. Putin should be in no doubt our support is enduring. The pressure we apply on Ukraines behalf will be sustained. Metrewelis words indicate there has been no change in assessments by Western security officials that Putin does not intend to stop fighting despite negotiations that" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2000604443478282451) 2025-12-15T16:30Z 115.8K followers, 22.3K engagements "Another big warning about the security situation this time from the chief of the defence staff: New: @UKCDS_MOD says more people need to be "ready to fight for their country" in a "whole-of-nation response" to rising threats "Sons daughters.will all have a part to play to build serve + if necessary fight. And more families will know what sacrifice for our nation means" New: @UKCDS_MOD says more people need to be "ready to fight for their country" in a "whole-of-nation response" to rising threats "Sons daughters.will all have a part to play to build serve + if necessary fight. And more" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2000644467145990564) 2025-12-15T19:09Z 115.8K followers, 24.3K engagements "(Bloomberg) The US is preparing a fresh round of sanctions on Russias energy sector should Putin reject a peace agreement with Ukraine https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-17/us-readies-new-russia-sanctions-if-putin-rejects-peace-deal https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-17/us-readies-new-russia-sanctions-if-putin-rejects-peace-deal" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2001219408207769850) 2025-12-17T09:14Z 115.8K followers, 26.4K engagements "BREAKING: Keir Starmer says the UK is today issuing a licence to transfer [---] billion from the sale of Chelsea football club previously owned by Roman Abramovich to Ukraine" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2001265933005082663) 2025-12-17T12:19Z 115.8K followers, 156K engagements "Bloomberg News: Russia Will Be Paying For Its War on Ukraine Long After It Ends Moscow is turning to immense borrowing as reserves deplete issuing way more debt even than during Covid with huge interest rates Vast debt servicing costs to rise further https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-18/russia-will-be-paying-for-its-war-on-ukraine-long-after-it-ends https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-18/russia-will-be-paying-for-its-war-on-ukraine-long-after-it-ends" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2001608123715326454) 2025-12-18T10:58Z 115.7K followers, 18.9K engagements "Bank of England cuts interest rates a quarter point to 3.75% lowest since February 2023" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2001623956684755386) 2025-12-18T12:01Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements "Significant development via @AlbertoNardelli @DarynaKrasno The plan for security guarantees for Ukraine is detailed robust and serious according to people familiar with the proposals An 800000-strong Ukrainian army would provide the first line of deterrence with weapons and other support programs continuing from allies The US would provide intelligence and monitoring to track any attempts to breach the peace agreement along contact lines and borders including through potential Russian false-flag operations Troops from a coalition of European nations would be stationed in Ukraine but away from" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2001643348008804469) 2025-12-18T13:18Z 115.7K followers, 35.3K engagements "EU to Use Joint Bonds to Loan Ukraine [--] Billion for Two Years Ukraine gets the vital money it needs but an historic display of weakness from Europe as the only option - seizing Russian assets - fails: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-19/eu-agrees-to-provide-90-billion-loan-to-ukraine-for-2026-2027 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-19/eu-agrees-to-provide-90-billion-loan-to-ukraine-for-2026-2027" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2001920557672231123) 2025-12-19T07:40Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements "NEW: Last Bloomberg Saturday read of the year Will Labour really get rid of Keir Starmer in [----] or will they defer the decision Here are three scenarios for how the dangers facing the PM could play out: [--]. Change leader The most likely way Starmer would be removed is if hes consumed by a series of further policy crises and political scandals that make his position untenable Labour MPs and aides say. They compared his situation to that of Theresa May and Boris Johnson who clung onto office despite months of criticism and only eventually resigned once the pressure became intolerable. It took" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2002303169393549725) 2025-12-20T09:00Z 115.7K followers, 16.9K engagements "Where were at: US intel assesses Putins maximalist territorial goals remain unchanged confirming other repeated Western assessments. The US DNI calls it a lie and says NATO and the EU are warmongers echoing a classic Kremlin talking point" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2002666159943061547) 2025-12-21T09:03Z 115.7K followers, 28.3K engagements "Yesterday Trump again claimed Putin is serious about peace Today Putin says hes hardening his negotiating stance because of an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on one of his residences Ukraine says hes obviously made it up as a pretext to derail talks https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-29/trump-putin-held-positive-call-on-ukraine-white-house-says https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-29/trump-putin-held-positive-call-on-ukraine-white-house-says" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2005699292670185740) 2025-12-29T17:55Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements "Keir Starmers new year diary is already filling up with meetings on Ukraine There will be a national security advisers meeting in Kyiv Jan [--] Then a leader-level coalition of the willing meeting in Paris Jan [--] Zelensky also wants European leaders to meet Trump in DC mid-Jan" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2006019091916640451) 2025-12-30T15:06Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements "NEW: Bloomberg Saturday read The most imminent threat faced by Keir Starmer in [----] comes from a Labour right thats in a rush. Wes Streeting could miss his window of opportunity if he does not make a move before the local elections some Labour MPs and aides say. Streeting currently has first mover advantage but hell lose it if he delays a challenge until after May they argue. By then Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner could be ready to go themselves. Burnham obviously needs to find a seat which will take time. Rayner may need more space post-tax scandal. But both could do better than Streeting" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2007377094469099879) 2026-01-03T09:02Z 115.7K followers, 67K engagements "New UK statement on Venezuela. In line with European allies it welcomes the end of the Maduro regime while very gently expressing doubts about legality Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2007540239640997987) 2026-01-03T19:51Z 115.7K followers, 26.6K engagements "Breaking: The UK and France have tonight carried out air strikes against an Islamic State target in Syria RAF Typhoon FGR4s joined French aircraft in a joint strike on an underground facility north of Palmyra identified by intelligence analysis as an Islamic State weapons store RAF aircraft used Paveway IV guided bombs to target a number of access tunnels down to the facility The Ministry of Defence says initial indications are that the target was engaged successfully with no civilians harmed. All aircraft returned safely Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP said: This action shows our UK" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2007579334022730064) 2026-01-03T22:26Z 115.8K followers, 76K engagements "New: Keir Starmer warns the Labour Party that if they remove him as leader it will plunge Britain into utter chaos and repeat the mayhem under the Tories Under the last government we saw constant chopping and changing of leadership of teams it caused utter chaos utter chaos and it's amongst the reasons that the Tories were booted out so effectively at the last election PM tells @bbclaurak Nobody wants to go back to that. It's not in our national interest. We know from that evidence what happens if you go down that chaotic path and I'm not going to take us back to that kind of chaos." [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2007751465280864723) 2026-01-04T09:50Z 115.7K followers, 51.1K engagements "New: Keir Starmer says Trump should stop threatening Greenland Asked about Danish PM Mette Frederiksen's statement over the weekend Starmer told Sky News: I stand with her and she's right about the future of Greenland." Asked by the BBC if Trump should stop threatening Greenland Starmer replied: "Yes. Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark are to decide the future of Greenland and only Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark is a close ally in Europe it is a Nato ally and it's very important the future of Greenland is as I say for the Kingdom of Denmark and for Greenland and only for" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008145089860678002) 2026-01-05T11:54Z 115.7K followers, 48.9K engagements "Keir Starmer sets out the UK position on Venezuela: its complicated He suggests the transition to democracy is more important than whether the US operation broke international law. And he stresses Maduro was not a legitimate leader and the UK has long wanted his exit. "International law is really important. It's the framework and it's for the US to set out its justifications for the actions that it's taken. But it is a complicated situation. It remains a complicated situation. The most important thing is stability and that peaceful transition to democracy." What's happened here in Venezuela" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008146697168273847) 2026-01-05T12:00Z 115.7K followers, 12.3K engagements "NEW: European leaders will meet Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner tomorrow with the aim of finalising security guarantees for Ukraine including the possibility of US boots on the ground. The talks in Paris will focus on how to integrate recent strengthened proposals from Washington with plans drawn up by the coalition of the willing of Ukraines allies. Keir Starmer and others will attend. Its unclear exactly what role US troops would play or where they would be stationed in the event of a peace agreement with Russia. But nonetheless its seen by sources as a significant shift. The US is also" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008255462538727823) 2026-01-05T19:13Z 115.8K followers, 43.9K engagements "This is pretty much why the UK has little interest in criticising Trump over Venezuela right now NEW: European leaders will meet Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner tomorrow with the aim of finalising security guarantees for Ukraine including the possibility of US boots on the ground. The talks in Paris will focus on how to integrate recent strengthened proposals from NEW: European leaders will meet Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner tomorrow with the aim of finalising security guarantees for Ukraine including the possibility of US boots on the ground. The talks in Paris will focus on how to" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008256355459887516) 2026-01-05T19:16Z 115.8K followers, 36.6K engagements "Wes Streeting on the morning round praises Keir Starmers response to international events and defends his handling of Trump and Venezuela But asked several times by the BBC whether leadership questions about the PM should end he notably doesnt take the opportunity to say so" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008459927082152200) 2026-01-06T08:45Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements "New: Keir Starmer puts his name to a statement along with Macron Merz Meloni Tusk Frederiksen warning the US they will not stop defending Greenlands territorial integrity Calls the US an essential partner in Arctic security Aim to nip it in bud pre-Ukraine talks" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008505018044084402) 2026-01-06T11:44Z 115.6K followers, 217.5K engagements "NEW: Keir Starmer told a political meeting of his cabinet today to ignore mid-term polls and not lose their nerve about his leadership I do not underestimate the scale of the task. But I have no doubt about this team. Governments do not lose because polls go down. They lose when they lose belief or nerve. We will do neither. PM vows to keep a relentless focus on the cost of living show relentless delivery of change people can feel and bring relentless clarity to drawing the choice ahead. There was then a political discussion centring on the lessons from successful recoveries of centre left" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008514317738549636) 2026-01-06T12:21Z 115.8K followers, 18.3K engagements "BREAKING: The US will agree to support a European-led military force in Ukraine if it is attacked by Russia again according to a draft statement from todays Paris summit seen by Bloomberg The US will participate in postwar reassurance measures including with intelligence and logistics and to support the force in the event of a renewed Russian attack These elements will be European-led with US participation including US capabilities such as intelligence and logistics and with a US commitment to support the force if it is attacked the draft says This would form the US security backstop long" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008592764263412011) 2026-01-06T17:33Z 115.7K followers, 125.5K engagements "Presence of NATO Supreme Allied Commander Grynkewich in Paris today a sign that US military capabilities are now being integrated with the coalition of the willing. Europeans always wanted that backstop before they commit to boots on the ground. Now looks like theyve got it BREAKING: The US will agree to support a European-led military force in Ukraine if it is attacked by Russia again according to a draft statement from todays Paris summit seen by Bloomberg The US will participate in postwar reassurance measures including with intelligence BREAKING: The US will agree to support a" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008600890585084087) 2026-01-06T18:05Z 115.7K followers, 26.1K engagements "BREAKING: The UK France and Ukraine have just signed aDeclaration of Intent to deploy forces to Ukraine in event of a peace deal The Multinational Force for Ukraine will act as a reassurance force to bolster security guarantees The signing of the declaration paves the way for the legal framework to beestablished for French and UK forces to operate on Ukrainian soil securingUkraines skies and seas and building an armed forces fit for the future https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008608177894350921 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008608177894350921" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008608177894350921) 2026-01-06T18:34Z 116.2K followers, 101.8K engagements "Keir Starmer says excellent progress was made with the US and Ukraines allies in Paris today Says they are working with the US to guarantee Ukraine security for the long term. This work is now more advanced than ever Confirms will send UK troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement But says Putin is blocking a deal We can only get to a peace deal if Putin is ready to make compromises For all Russias words Putin is not showing hes ready for peace Over the last weeks weve seen the opposite further horrific strikes in Ukraine hes tried to distract from peace efforts with unfounded claims of" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008612957551305111) 2026-01-06T18:53Z 115.8K followers, [----] engagements "Friedrich Merz says the US has agreed to provide a backstop for Ukraine security guarantees Emmanuel Macron says there is now convergence of US and European plans for security guarantees" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008614009923375485) 2026-01-06T18:57Z 115.6K followers, [----] engagements "Steve Witkoff commits the US to defending Ukraine from any future attack from Russia - confirming Bloomberg reporting earlier today about the strength of new US security guarantees" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008620519092781147) 2026-01-06T19:23Z 115.8K followers, 11.6K engagements "NEW: Bloomberg end-day wrap from Paris European Leaders Hail US Backstop to Protect Postwar Ukraine Steve Witkoff committed the US to helping deter and defend Ukraine against a future Russian attack He said the security guarantees were largely finished as strong as anyone has ever seen and vowed Trump would not renege on his commitments Jared Kushner called it a very big milestone with most if not all issues on security now agreed Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz said this was the US backstop that Europe has wanted. Kushner and Witkoff confirmed that was the case European officials hailed" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008646713372721468) 2026-01-06T21:07Z 115.8K followers, [----] engagements "Keir Starmer says there is now nothing between the UK and the US on security guarantees for Ukraine For all Starmers domestic problems that is a significant diplomatic achievement" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008875081779548214) 2026-01-07T12:15Z 115.8K followers, 30.8K engagements "NEW with @EllenAMilligan: A US operation attempting to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic is currently underway people familiar with the matter said Confirming @idreesali114" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008890097777938874) 2026-01-07T13:14Z 115.8K followers, 12.3K engagements "BREAKING: The UK has provided support to the US at their request to seize the Russian flagged vessel in the North Atlantic UK Armed Forces provided pre-planned operational support including basing to U.S. military assets interdicting the Bella [--] in the UK-Iceland-Greenland gap following a U.S. request for assistance the MOD says RFA Tideforce provided support for U.S. forces pursuing and interdicting the Bella [--] while the RAF provided surveillance support from the air @JohnHealey_MP: Today our UK Armed Forces showed skill and professionalism in support of a successful U.S. interception of the" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008924938149777749) 2026-01-07T15:33Z 115.6K followers, 41.7K engagements "A day after Witkoff stands next to European leaders vowing to defend Ukraine the US and UK militaries work together to seize a shadow fleet ship bound for Russia not all bad news for European security at the moment BREAKING: The UK has provided support to the US at their request to seize the Russian flagged vessel in the North Atlantic UK Armed Forces provided pre-planned operational support including basing to U.S. military assets interdicting the Bella [--] in the UK-Iceland-Greenland BREAKING: The UK has provided support to the US at their request to seize the Russian flagged vessel in the" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2008925905280790764) 2026-01-07T15:37Z 115.8K followers, 17.9K engagements "NEW: Keir Starmer spoke to Trump tonight They discussed the joint operation to intercept the Bella [--] as part of shared efforts to crack down on sanctions busting recent progress on Ukraine and the US operation in Venezuela. The PM also set out his position on Greenland" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2009032471845756992) 2026-01-07T22:40Z 115.6K followers, 79.8K engagements "New with @EllenAMilligan: The UK sees the tanker operation as an well-timed display of Europes role in US security British officials see two key foreign policy wins in the last [--] hours. US security guarantees for Ukraine + a joint op against a Russian flagged ship show it is possible for Europe and Trump to work together to deter Putin And military support is a reminder for Trump that he benefits from Europe as well. Could barely be better timed as they try to talk him down on Greenland. Starmer hit all these points on his call with Trump last night Of course its not all rosy and inevitably" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2009169473127797133) 2026-01-08T07:45Z 115.7K followers, 15.8K engagements "V good John Bew piece on how UK / European foreign policy should respond to Trump - argues little to be gained from public outcry instead need difficult diplomacy and to prove hard power and economic utility - suspect it chimes a lot with UK govt thinking https://www.newstatesman.com/international-politics/2026/01/the-age-of-invasion https://www.newstatesman.com/international-politics/2026/01/the-age-of-invasion" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2009228524205560249) 2026-01-08T11:39Z 116.1K followers, 15.4K engagements "New via @Joe_Mayes The government is planning to announce a support package for pubs in the coming days after a backlash from the sector over higher business rates bills The package will include help on licensing deregulation and business rates The Treasury is preparing to reveal the support after criticism of business rates reforms announced in the budget Another at least partial u-turn from the government https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-08/uk-plans-to-announce-pubs-support-package-after-tax-backlash" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2009261493175394721) 2026-01-08T13:50Z 115.8K followers, [----] engagements "Exclusive with @EllenAMilligan @Joe_Mayes Downing Street has asked ministers to find departmental savings to fund the new digital ID scheme Chief Secretary to the PM Darren Jones wrote to government departments last month asking them to identify savings that could be diverted to pay for the policy according to people familiar with the matter Departments were asked to produce proposals for the reductions by a deadline in January Additional money would not be awarded by Rachel Reeves to pay for digital ID in the current spending round so departments were being asked to fund it by redirecting" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2009268514201182303) 2026-01-08T14:18Z 115.6K followers, 93K engagements "Second Starmer-Trump call in [--] hours A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States Donald Trump this afternoon. The leaders discussedEuro-Atlantic security and agreed on the need to deter an increasingly aggressive Russia in the High North. "European Allies had stepped up in recent months to defend Euro-Atlantic interests but more could be done to protect the area the Prime Minister said. "The leaders looked forward to speaking again soon." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009328733149118765" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2009328733149118765) 2026-01-08T18:17Z 116.6K followers, 35.8K engagements "NEW: Keir Starmer is under intense pressure tonight to show the UK has a credible defence policy The Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton has told the PM that the Ministry of Defence faces a [--] billion shortfall over the next four years Sources confirm top @larisamlbrown @jeromestarkey scoop It sets up a huge clash between the MoD No10 and the Treasury. It comes just as Starmer is attempting to show Trump and Putin that the UK and Europe are serious about security It is pretty clear top brass do not think this governments spending plans are anything like enough" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2009372366732685740) 2026-01-08T21:11Z 117.4K followers, 25.9K engagements "NEW: Bloomberg Saturday read Labour insiders say there is a great unknown missing from speculation about Keir Starmers future: what does the party membership think Theres an increasing train of thought it may be more favourable to keeping him than people might expect. The mass exodus of members over the last few years has led to efforts across the party from Starmer loyalists to rivals to try to better understand the composition of the current membership. No serious work has been done on this until recently meaning their views are largely a mystery sources say. Its often assumed that Labour" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2009911526304481574) 2026-01-10T08:53Z 117.4K followers, 28.9K engagements "NEW: Cuba faces a humanitarian crisis that could imperil its communist regime European diplomats have assessed The US block on oil imports from Venezuela is exacerbating an energy crisis and food and water shortages stoking unrest the diplomats said According to their assessments seen by Bloomberg Havana is on the verge of a crisis it is ill-equipped to handle one that the diplomats said could plausibly trigger the downfall of Cubas government The reports raise the prospect that Cuba could be the next domino to fall after Trumps capture of Maduro Cubans are ready for a change of government" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2010982067450851592) 2026-01-13T07:47Z 115.6K followers, [----] engagements "Rachel Reeves headroom is under threat again only weeks after she built a new [--] billion buffer Some two-thirds may be at risk due to Labours latest policy U-turns its clampdown on immigration and MoD spending pressures Story by @PhilAldrick https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-13/reeves-buffer-at-risk-from-migration-clampdown-and-rising-spending https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-13/reeves-buffer-at-risk-from-migration-clampdown-and-rising-spending" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2011073028814500286) 2026-01-13T13:49Z 117.4K followers, 40.5K engagements "NEW: Russias Allies Complain Putin Was Nowhere When It Mattered Most As the Kremlin focuses on Ukraine over the last [--] months authoritarian regimes from Damascus and Tehran to Caracas and Havana have found Russian support lacking. Assad fell after Russian military backing dried up. Iran was powerless to stop the US bombing its nuclear sites and Khamenei now faces an existential challenge. Cuba is confronting a humanitarian crisis that could see it become the next domino to fall. In Venezuela officials have privately expressed dismay at the failure of their Cuban and Russian partners to help" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2011381827089445169) 2026-01-14T10:16Z 117.4K followers, 41.2K engagements "Witkoff and Kushner seeking to travel to Moscow to meet with Putin in the near future @AlbertoNardelli reports Remains unclear how keen Putin is to take the meeting. Thats a stumbling block in terms of nailing down a date sources say https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/witkoff-and-kushner-seek-to-visit-moscow-for-putin-meeting-soon https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/witkoff-and-kushner-seek-to-visit-moscow-for-putin-meeting-soon" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2011465868853612812) 2026-01-14T15:50Z 116.2K followers, [----] engagements "Good news for Rachel Reeves: UKs Borrowing Costs Hit Lowest Since [----] on Rate Cut Bets via @highisland Less good news: Early Data Shows UK Economy Struggling in Budget Aftermath via @tomelleryrees https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/early-data-hint-at-uk-economy-struggling-to-rebound-after-budget https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/uk-government-borrowing-costs-fall-to-lowest-since-december-2024 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/early-data-hint-at-uk-economy-struggling-to-rebound-after-budget" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2011490163885494423) 2026-01-14T17:26Z 117.4K followers, [----] engagements "Robert Jenrick cannot challenge Kemi Badenoch as Tory leader now He has been kicked out of the party completely and is now ineligible to be its leader a Tory source said Another said the only place for him to go is Reform So the question is whether Farage will take him" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2011773924997283898) 2026-01-15T12:14Z 117.1K followers, 39.9K engagements "ANALYSIS: Todays Jenrick blow-up will have a lasting impact on British politics. The consequences may not be known for years. Tory and Reform sources are debating amongst themselves whether theyve won or lost out. Both parties see pros and cons. Notably Labour sources are in their best mood for some time and even some of Keir Starmers critics think he is the main beneficiary. The most concrete conclusion being drawn is that the previously remote prospect of a Tory-Reform pact has been fully extinguished. That confirms a fractured vote at the next election making it the most widely contested" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2011882209137815639) 2026-01-15T19:24Z 117.3K followers, 80.5K engagements "Exclusive: The US will convene dozens of foreign ministers from allied countries next month to pursue an agreement to reduce their dependency on Chinese critical minerals. The meeting is slated for Feb. [--] and will be hosted by Marco Rubio sources tell Bloomberg. It will be focused on diversifying and fortifying supply chains. American officials want to accelerate progress on a deal before a Chinese delay on export controls expires later this year. But so far talks have not been easy as allies look to protect their own national and economic interests. The US wants some EU member states to sign" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2012087981755007317) 2026-01-16T09:02Z 117.4K followers, 197.5K engagements "NEW: Bloomberg Saturday read When Kemi Badenoch sacked Robert Jenrick for treachery it left many in Labour asking: if Keir Starmer was stronger would he do the same with Wes Streeting All eyes in Labour are on Streeting. Bloomberg reported at the turn of the year that the party was on alert for him to mount a challenge even before the locals. The current prevailing view both in govt and backbenches is Starmer appears safe until May. One ally said hed achieved the first objective of the year: to get through the initial weeks unscathed. But his Streeting problem isnt going away. This week came" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2012449918506422710) 2026-01-17T09:00Z 117.3K followers, 28.8K engagements "Breaking: Trump threatens a new 10% tariff on the UK and other European countries whove been defending Denmark from February 1st He claims hell raise the it to 25% in June unless a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-17/trump-to-impose-tariffs-on-some-european-nations-over-greenland https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-17/trump-to-impose-tariffs-on-some-european-nations-over-greenland" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2012566421025304866) 2026-01-17T16:43Z 117.1K followers, 13.2K engagements "BREAKING: Keir Starmer condemns Trumps new tariffs on the UK and Europe "Our position on Greenland is very clear it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and its future is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Danes. "We have also made clear that Arctic Security matters for the whole of NATO and allies should all do more together to address the threat from Russia across different parts of the Arctic. "Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is completely wrong. We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US administration."" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2012609055810810285) 2026-01-17T19:32Z 117.4K followers, 147.6K engagements "White House confirms our story: This is misleading. There is no minimum membership fee to join the Board of Peace. This simply offers permanent membership to partner countries who demonstrate deep commitment to peace security and prosperity. This is misleading. There is no minimum membership fee to join the Board of Peace. This simply offers permanent membership to partner countries who demonstrate deep commitment to peace security and prosperity" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2012796463005282521) 2026-01-18T07:57Z 117.4K followers, 440.7K engagements "One question in the UK: why has Tony Blair agreed to take part in this knowing these are the terms ***EXCLUSIVE*** with @AlbertoNardelli Donald Trump has told countries that want to serve on his Board of Peace they will have to ***pay $1 billion*** to be permanent members Bloomberg has obtained the draft charter. It appears to suggest ***Trump himself would control the ***EXCLUSIVE*** with @AlbertoNardelli Donald Trump has told countries that want to serve on his Board of Peace they will have to ***pay $1 billion*** to be permanent members Bloomberg has obtained the draft charter. It appears" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2012803332411117721) 2026-01-18T08:24Z 117.3K followers, 51.2K engagements "NEW: Keir Starmer has called Trump The Prime Minister reiterated his position on Greenland. He said that security in the High North is a priority for all NATO allies in order to protect Euro-Atlantic interests. He also said that applyingtariffson allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is wrong. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012963007467241603 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012963007467241603" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2012963007467241603) 2026-01-18T18:59Z 117.5K followers, 160.4K engagements "Starmer also called Danish PM Mette Frederiksen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO chief Mark Rutte" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2012963360816427119) 2026-01-18T19:00Z 117.4K followers, 19.4K engagements "Extraordinary story via @AlbertoNardelli Donald Trump linked his claims on Greenland to not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped [--] Wars PLUS I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace Trump says in the letter obtained by Bloomberg. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland the US president added." [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013153113763418381) 2026-01-19T07:34Z 117.4K followers, 24.9K engagements "Which once again begs the question: why is Tony Blair part of this 🕊 @PM_ViktorOrban has received an invitation from U.S. President @realDonaldTrump to join the Gaza Peace Council announced @FM_Szijjarto. He called the invitation an honor and confirmed Hungary will participate noting the prime minister has already instructed him to convey https://t.co/i3lkqwDODG 🕊 @PM_ViktorOrban has received an invitation from U.S. President @realDonaldTrump to join the Gaza Peace Council announced @FM_Szijjarto. He called the invitation an honor and confirmed Hungary will participate noting the prime" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013168754624983123) 2026-01-19T08:36Z 117.3K followers, 27.8K engagements "NEW: Keir Starmer says Trumps threat of tariffs over Greenland are wrong and will damage the British economy The use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong he said A trade war is in no ones interests he said warning: Such measures hurt British workers British businesses and the British economy. Starmer doubled down on his support for Denmark over Trumps claims to Greenland There is a principle here that cannot be set aside because it goes to the heart of how stable and trusted international cooperation works he said. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013182620289364135" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013182620289364135) 2026-01-19T09:31Z 117.5K followers, [----] engagements "Keir Starmer makes clear he has no intention of levying retaliatory tariffs against the US A tariff war is in nobodys interests What I want to do is avoid a tariff war Says hell speak to Trump again in coming days" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013183627677319484) 2026-01-19T09:35Z 117.5K followers, 23K engagements "Keir Starmer laying out why its not possible for the UK to break with the US Cites interconnectedness of defence nuclear and security relationship He is using this presser to defend his approach of never giving up on diplomacy with Trump Its being tested to the limit" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013184399295033749) 2026-01-19T09:38Z 117.4K followers, 168K engagements "Keir Starmer calls Trumps bluff - says he doesnt think hes genuinely considering military action in Greenland" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013187302994923963) 2026-01-19T09:50Z 117.4K followers, 14.4K engagements "New: Trumps tariffs have managed to turn the British right against him and see them unite behind Keir Starmer Reform leader Nigel Farage tells @GBNEWS they are wrong bad and very very hurtful" Farage says: "I will be having some words with the US administration on Wednesday when I am in Davos. I will be going to USA House in Davos on Wednesday and say this is not the way that you treat your best friend." Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls Trumps tariffs a terrible idea and says on this I agree with Keir Starmer https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013211963862499775" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013211963862499775) 2026-01-19T11:28Z 117.5K followers, 99.5K engagements "NEW: Emmanuel Macron is to decline Trumps invitation to join his Board of Peace @Newsbaum_ reports EXCLUSIVE: Trump wants a signing ceremony for his Board of Peace in Davos on Thursday. It is unclear which countries will sign. Many invitees want the US to rewrite the terms sources tell @AlbertoNardelli and me. The Board of Peace has had a rough landing: its been criticised EXCLUSIVE: Trump wants a signing ceremony for his Board of Peace in Davos on Thursday. It is unclear which countries will sign. Many invitees want the US to rewrite the terms sources tell @AlbertoNardelli and me. The Board" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013302853910057203) 2026-01-19T17:29Z 117.4K followers, 377.4K engagements "Polands Donald Tusk makes clear he wont join Trumps peace board on Thursday Przystpienie Polski do organizacji midzynarodowej wymaga zgody Rady Ministrw i ratyfikacji przez Sejm. Rzd kierowa si bdzie wycznie interesem i bezpieczestwem pastwa polskiego. I nikomu nie damy si rozegra. Przystpienie Polski do organizacji midzynarodowej wymaga zgody Rady Ministrw i ratyfikacji przez Sejm. Rzd kierowa si bdzie wycznie interesem i bezpieczestwem pastwa polskiego. I nikomu nie damy si rozegra" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013310366755795175) 2026-01-19T17:59Z 117.4K followers, 145.5K engagements "Trumps Chagos reversal likely also due to the fact that right now the only European leader signing up to his Board of Peace on Thursday is Hungarys Viktor Orban Theres obviously no chance the UK France Germany etc join now The board risks looking like a rogues gallery" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013528466583409109) 2026-01-20T08:26Z 117.4K followers, 54.5K engagements "US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaking in the UK Parliament says he wants to reassure Britain that America wants to work together on shared challenges Says he wants calm waters and send a message of unity Somewhat jarring and awkward speech in light of Trumps behaviour" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013548459035345144) 2026-01-20T09:45Z 117.4K followers, 36.8K engagements "Breaking: *UK APPROVES CHINA'S PLAN ON 'MEGA-EMBASSY' IN LONDON" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013567595551633888) 2026-01-20T11:01Z 117.4K followers, 72K engagements "NEW: MI5 and MI6 did not raise any concerns about the proximity of the new Chinese embassy to underground telecommunications cables the government says The lack of objection from the security services on this issue carries significant weight the govt says" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013569452130918498) 2026-01-20T11:09Z 117.4K followers, 15.1K engagements "NEW: MI5 Director General Ken McCallum says the security services concerns about the new Chinese embassy including over cabling have been mitigated UKIC has worked closely with relevant government departments throughout the planning application for the new embassy. Together we have considered the various national security concerns raised by the proposed build and had the opportunity to raise these concerns at appropriate stages of decision making. MI5 has over [---] years of experience managing national security risks associated with foreign diplomatic premises in London. For the Royal Mint" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013587664549687328) 2026-01-20T12:21Z 117.4K followers, 18.7K engagements "NEW: Keir Starmer is concerned by Putin and Lukashenko being invited to Trumps Board of Peace his spokesman says The UK is not joining the board as things stand Spox says UKs commitment to UN is unwavering Trumps peace board falling apart [--] hours before signing ceremony" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013606005410582983) 2026-01-20T13:34Z 117.4K followers, 97.2K engagements "Scott Bessent says at Davos he thinks the Greenland crisis will not escalate and ends up in a very good place What Im urging everyone here to do is sit back take a deep breath and let things play out Treasury Secretary effectively tells Europe ignore Trump and stay cool" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013612503033360697) 2026-01-20T14:00Z 117.5K followers, [----] engagements "Exclusive: Rachel Reeves interview with Bloomberg in Davos * Urges people to keep cool heads amid Trumps threats * Says: all of our focus is on de-escalation not on worst-case scenarios * Warns a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer is a stupid idea and incredibly difficult to do * Vows no more tax rises. We will not need to do more on that front. We dont plan any tax changes in the spring * Claims Nigel Farage would be very bad news for the UK economy and urged businesses not to sit on the sidelines on the Reform threat Via @Joe_Mayes @LauraNoonanX @flacqua" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2013646319882064028) 2026-01-20T16:14Z 117.4K followers, 69K engagements "Keir Starmer will feel vindicated this morning that his approach of diplomacy with Trump even when under extreme pressure has paid off UK officials clearly heavily involved with Danes and Rutte behind scenes to talk Trump admin down and help him find an off-ramp" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2014267992859721753) 2026-01-22T09:24Z 117.5K followers, 27K engagements "Some [--] countries were invited to join Trumps Board of Peace These signed up: Bahrain Morocco Argentina Armenia Azerbaijan Belgium Bulgaria Egypt Hungary Indonesia Jordan Kazakhstan Kosovo Mongolia Pakistan Paraguay Qatar Saudi Arabia Turkey UAE Uzbekistan" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2014289968210829601) 2026-01-22T10:52Z 117.3K followers, [---] engagements "Exclusive: Keir Starmer has appointed Varun Chandra as his new special envoy to the US on trade and investment. Chandra will be tasked with furthering the UKs economic interests with America by increasing bilateral trade and private sector investment. He will work hand-in-glove with new ambassador Christian Turner sources say. Chandra will work on maximising business relationships while Turner focuses on diplomacy based on his years of experience in international affairs and national security. Starmer thinks it will give the UK the best of all worlds in terms of its diplomatic relations with" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2014678718996680938) 2026-01-23T12:36Z 117.4K followers, 119.6K engagements "Full Starmer quotes via PA: I consider President Trump's remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling and I am not surprised they have caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured and in fact across the country." He suggests Trump should apologise to the families of British veterans In response to comments from Diane Dernie mother of severely injured veteran Ben Parkinson the PM said: "What I say to Diane is if I had misspoken in that way or said those words I would certainly apologise and I'd apologise to her." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014736537594806482" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2014736537594806482) 2026-01-23T16:26Z 117.5K followers, 39.9K engagements "More from tonights Bloomberg interview with Keir Starmer * He says the UK will have to forge closer military links to Europe as the US pivots away saying they need greater interoperability cooperation and collaboration * He signals hes listening to those calling for higher defence spending calling it really important and saying Europe needs to step up * He says he spoke by phone to Trump about Ukraine at the weekend and warns that both Kyiv and Europe need American backing to ensure their security. * Ukraine is a very good example of why we need to maintain a very close UK-US relationship. He" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/2015906964908175789) 2026-01-26T21:57Z 117.5K followers, [----] engagements "Six things you should know about Buzzfeed's new political editor @jimwaterson: http://t.co/zkAgAZfzCW http://guyfawk.es/1aS57Xf http://guyfawk.es/1aS57Xf" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/386132080729403392) 2013-10-04T14:13Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements "Syria comment the worst bit RT @mattholehouse: Farage: brilliant Putin the leader I most admire http://t.co/2OySPmn2xW http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/vladimir-putin/10733446/Brilliant-Putin-is-the-leader-I-most-admire-says-Nigel-Farage.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/vladimir-putin/10733446/Brilliant-Putin-is-the-leader-I-most-admire-says-Nigel-Farage.html" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/450543668219609088) 2014-03-31T08:02Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements "Farage attacks journalists "who rarely leave the confines of Westminster's restaurants and bars". You'll never see him there course not" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/515504146766917633) 2014-09-26T14:12Z 117.5K followers, [--] engagements "Strong headline RT @Independent: Ukip candidate deselected for cruelty to sheep http://t.co/MRskCuMvLY http://ind.pn/1F1C9Vd http://ind.pn/1F1C9Vd" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/522772690965655552) 2014-10-16T15:34Z 117.5K followers, [--] engagements "Brian Souter who gave [--] million to Scottish independence campaign and SNP now backing LibDem Norman Baker: http://t.co/kU96QUaB59 http://order-order.com/2015/01/13/norman-baker-slammed-over-cash-from-anti-gay-billionaire/ http://order-order.com/2015/01/13/norman-baker-slammed-over-cash-from-anti-gay-billionaire/" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/554990726590005248) 2015-01-13T13:17Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements "Outstanding #journalese in tomorrow's Mirror splash @benglaze (via @suttonnick) http://t.co/GRiq5zsjd5" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/565280176104562688) 2015-02-10T22:44Z 117.5K followers, [--] engagements "Here is our poll of final polls. Tories ahead by [---] points. http://t.co/1XWUqR3pHx http://t.co/oeJif9sUdg http://order-order.com/2015/05/07/guidos-poll-of-final-polls/#_@/Z2xqRGwtyfSMpw http://order-order.com/2015/05/07/guidos-poll-of-final-polls/#_@/Z2xqRGwtyfSMpw" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/596279937172144128) 2015-05-07T11:46Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements "Lab MP "Its hard-left attacking hard-left - its all related to which faction they came from Trotskyist Stalinist Socialist Action AWL" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/689952839469305857) 2016-01-20T23:29Z 115.6K followers, [--] engagements "Leave source on Warsi: "I don't think any of us even realised she was even on our side" . has she ever publicly declared for Leave" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/744644804072570885) 2016-06-19T21:35Z 117.5K followers, [---] engagements "@tobymoses fair enough have changed to 'former' in the post" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/748512413956321280) 2016-06-30T13:44Z 117.5K followers, [--] engagements "Corbyn slams House of Lords "majority of whom come from an area very near to Westminster". Shami Chakrabarti lives [--] mile from parliament" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/823121659880030208) 2017-01-22T10:54Z 114.7K followers, [---] engagements "Sound hire: congratulations to former @michaelgove SpAd @HenryNewman new director of @OpenEurope https://order-order.com/2017/01/24/henry-newman-new-open-europe-director/ https://order-order.com/2017/01/24/henry-newman-new-open-europe-director/" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/823835176358842368) 2017-01-24T10:09Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements "Downing Street director of communications Katie Perrior is quitting" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/854286833718636544) 2017-04-18T10:53Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements "Top Remainer said in Jan transition their goal: means to delay allow time for public to change mind. Hence time limit requisite for Leavers" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/879043503677992960) 2017-06-25T18:27Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements "Keir Starmer says under Labour's plan transition period "could" be over by [----] election #permanenttransition #marr" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/904258981601959936) 2017-09-03T08:25Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements "Pretty sure @HenryNewman is right and Corbyn didn't mean to say this https://order-order.com/2017/09/11/corbyns-single-market-shambles/ https://order-order.com/2017/09/11/corbyns-single-market-shambles/" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/907221039326920704) 2017-09-11T12:35Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements "Here was @BarryGardiner just two months ago https://x.com/BarryGardiner/status/938424752871559168 @HenryNewman [--]. We cease to be a member of THE customs union when we leave the EU [--]. A customs union AGREEMENT with EU like Turkey has would give EU power to decide our tariffs & quotas with 3rd countries. Wed be forced to liberalise our market but have no reciprocal access to theirs. /. https://x.com/BarryGardiner/status/938424752871559168 @HenryNewman [--]. We cease to be a member of THE customs union when we leave the EU [--]. A customs union AGREEMENT with EU like Turkey has would give EU power to" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/968055114882830337) 2018-02-26T09:28Z 114.7K followers, [---] engagements "For three weeks now Number [--] has been putting off the customs decision until next week https://order-order.com/2018/05/15/customs-decision-has-been-coming-next-week-for-three-weeks/ https://order-order.com/2018/05/15/customs-decision-has-been-coming-next-week-for-three-weeks/" [X Link](https://x.com/alexwickham/status/996294591564451842) 2018-05-15T07:41Z 115.7K followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. 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"The UK was heavily involved behind the scenes ahead of the US-Ukraine talks in Saudi British sources say. Jonathan Powell worked with Mike Waltz and French and German counterparts on a plan for a truce to begin a peace process. At the weekend Powell met Zelenskiy and Yermak in Kyiv. They produced a written proposal for a staged process to bridge the gap with the US. Its based on: - a ceasefire - confidence building measures including for an exchange of POWs - the release of detained civilians - the return of children - then negotiations to bring about a just and lasting peace. A detailed text"
X Link 2025-03-11T21:07Z 118.1K followers, 201.1K engagements
"Exclusive: British and Chinese security officials have established a new forum to discuss cyber attacks Bloomberg can reveal. An agreement between London and Beijing which has not been made public has forged a new Cyber Dialogue for security officials with the aim of managing threats to each others national security according to people familiar with the matter. The deal can be revealed as Keir Starmer is set to approve Chinas new embassy in London today. It is designed to improve communication allow private discussion of deterrence measures and help prevent escalation they said. It means that"
X Link 2026-01-20T10:11Z 118.1K followers, 58.8K engagements
"Keir Starmer and Xi Jinping met for around three hours overall - longer than planned It included a four-way meeting with Jonathan Powell and Wang Yi to discuss security and global matters https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/starmer-urges-mature-approach-to-china-ahead-of-meeting-xi https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-28/starmer-urges-mature-approach-to-china-ahead-of-meeting-xi"
X Link 2026-01-29T10:00Z 117.6K followers, 19.6K engagements
"NEW: The number of Russian soldiers killed in action has jumped in recent weeks a dynamic that if sustained could make it hard for the Kremlin to replace troops without some form of mobilisation according to assessments by multiple European governments. [-----] Russian troops were KIA in December up from a [-----] monthly average in the rest of [----]. These appalling losses could be a conservative estimate. Ukraine aims to increase that number to [-----] per month. The higher lethality is a result of more effectiveUkrainian drone operations with the ratio of Russians killed to wounded recently"
X Link 2026-01-30T07:00Z 118.1K followers, 164.8K engagements
"Big problems in UK-EU relations behind the scenes at this weeks meetings in London. It also helps explain Starmers recent language about the single market. Govt very worried about this EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from its supply chains in key sectors derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and costing firms billions of pounds. Keir Starmers government EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:26Z 118.1K followers, 62.2K engagements
"Three times Peter Mandelson appears to have leaked market-sensitive confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein while serving in government [--]. Mandelson emailed Epstein about the EUs rescue facility for struggling member states telling him a [---] billion deal should be announced tonight. That email is dated May [--] [----]. On May [--] EU policymakers announced the [---] billion loan plan sending the euro on its biggest rally in two years. [--]. Mandelson forwarded internal Downing Street emails about tax policy and [--] billion of potential UK asset sales to Epstein while he was business secretary in June"
X Link 2026-02-02T18:50Z 117.7K followers, 54.4K engagements
"BREAKING: The UK government has referred market sensitive leaks from Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein to the police. An initial assessment by the Cabinet Office found the emails include likely market sensitive information to which only people in an official capacity had access No10 says. That material was highly sensitive and subject to strict handling conditions to prevent it from being passed to anyone outside of government Keir Starmers spokesman tells reporters. It appears these safeguards were compromised and therefore the Cabinet Office has referred this material to the police. The"
X Link 2026-02-03T13:14Z 118.1K followers, 35.4K engagements
"The Met confirms its launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson Commander Ella Marriott: I can confirm that the Metropolitan Police has now launched an investigation into a 72-year-old man a former Government Minister for misconduct in public office offences"
X Link 2026-02-03T18:47Z 118.1K followers, [----] engagements
"State of play: A fresh crisis for Keir Starmers leadership after one of the worst scandals in British political history. But despite the uproar as of tonight no one appears ready to move against him. So he fights on. Labour insiders say if Wes Streeting didnt have his own close connections to Peter Mandelson hed have likely used a scandal of this magnitude to resign and bring down the PM. But Streeting could hardly have quit in disgust over this. Instead he has backed No10. As of yet no other cabinet member is ready to quit. Thats whats keeping Starmer in place right now one said. So for all"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:29Z 118.1K followers, 49K engagements
"Our end-day story with @LucyGJWhite @Joe_Mayes @EllenAMilligan https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-04/starmer-premiership-in-crisis-after-day-of-drama-in-parliament https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-04/starmer-premiership-in-crisis-after-day-of-drama-in-parliament"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:51Z 117.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Keir Starmer: I am sorry for having believed Mandelsons lies and appointed him"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:17Z 118.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Peter Kyle confirms this story. I am deeply worried by some of the voices coming out of Europe but it is not a unanimous voice thats coming out he says about the Made in Europe initiative EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from its supply chains in key sectors derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and costing firms billions of pounds. Keir Starmers government EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies"
X Link 2026-02-06T10:00Z 118.1K followers, 15.2K engagements
"Keir Starmer said: Its been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years. He turned our party around after one of its worst ever defeats and played a central role running our election campaign. It is largely thanks to his dedication loyalty and leadership that we won a landslide majority and have the chance to change the country. Having worked closely with Morgan in opposition and in government I have seen every day his commitment to the Labour Party and to our country. Our party and I owe him a debt of gratitude and I thank him for his service."
X Link 2026-02-08T14:49Z 118.1K followers, 39.9K engagements
"Starmer statement begs two questions: why then has he let McSweeney go and what is his justification for not resigning himself Keir Starmer said: Its been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years. He turned our party around after one of its worst ever defeats and played a central role running our election campaign. It is largely thanks to his dedication loyalty and leadership that we won Keir Starmer said: Its been an honour working with Morgan McSweeney for many years. He turned our party around after one of its worst ever defeats and played a central role running our election"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:50Z 118.1K followers, 25.9K engagements
"Our story tonight: Starmers Premiership Teeters on Brink After Key Aide Quits https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-08/starmer-s-uk-premiership-teeters-on-brink-after-key-aide-quits https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-08/starmer-s-uk-premiership-teeters-on-brink-after-key-aide-quits"
X Link 2026-02-08T21:45Z 118.1K followers, 40.1K engagements
"Labour officials say Tim Allan had been in a power battle with Morgan McSweeney in Downing Street. Briefings by a Number [--] official on Sunday evening that McSweeney had to go because of what else might emerge about his links to Mandelson enraged McSweeneys allies and significantly darkened the mood among senior figures people familiar with the matter said. They also noted Allan himself was close to Mandelson. One Labour official said that briefing last night risked Starmers supporters descending into open infighting. Allan has this morning unexpectedly quit and changed his WhatsApp photo to"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:47Z 118.1K followers, 34.9K engagements
"Rayner backs Starmer. PM appears safe for now The recent scandal around Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein was shocking - and demands that both this government and our party learn the lessons and act on them. 1/3 The recent scandal around Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein was shocking - and demands that both this government and our party learn the lessons and act on them. 1/3"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:39Z 118.1K followers, 12.2K engagements
"Over three days of talks the government offered no changes to the political declaration essentially asking Labour to support the same deal that has been rejected three times. Almost as if the whole thing was yet another charade by No10 to wind the clock down to a final vote"
X Link 2019-04-05T16:19Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Change UK have changed their name again. their twitter handle was @TheIndGroup until an hour ago when it inexplicably became @ForChange_Now. which is somehow even more confusing and less catchy and also means they've lost their blue tick 👏"
X Link 2019-05-07T15:25Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Alastair Campbell has just claimed the Brexit Party "lost" in Wales because it got below 50%. the Brexit Party came 1st in Wales by an absolute mile dear oh dear hope Labour rebels aren't basing their strategy on Bad Al"
X Link 2019-05-26T22:46Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Possibly the boldest election advert in history just released by CCHQ"
X Link 2019-09-06T11:50Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Corbyn election after extension new publicly owned drugs manufacturer end Trade Union Act no one has to work after [--] free prescriptions free personal care tax rise for top 5% Crossrail for North restore bus services massive investment in green energy/ tech"
X Link 2019-09-24T16:16Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Senior Tory source declares war on the BBC on Brexit night Only the BBC could have a special programme on Brexit where the studio is emblazoned with EU colours they refuse to run the PMs address get to Brexit [--] mins in then go to Farage Widdecombe and a load of Remainers"
X Link 2020-01-31T22:30Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"BBC inexplicably cut away from Hancock press conference for the weather. Would politely suggest that when none of us can go outside the health secretary's update is slightly more important FFS"
X Link 2020-04-02T16:59Z 118.2K followers, 15.6K engagements
"Jonathan Van Tam rocket for the EU: "Vaccines don't save lives if they're in fridges they only save lives if they're in arms""
X Link 2021-03-17T17:17Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Epic trolling: Boris Johnson announces [--] million Novavax vaccines to be made at Barnard Castle plant of GSK"
X Link 2021-03-29T16:07Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Two remarkable lines in todays papers from @Steven_Swinford @benrileysmith UK military left in the dark by the US about timings and pace of their withdrawal UK official confirms this is the case Biden ignored Boris Johnsons attempts to speak on the phone for 36+ hours"
X Link 2021-08-19T09:01Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Boris Johnson attended mass at a Ukrainian church in London this evening"
X Link 2022-02-27T19:47Z 118.2K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW: UK govt sources tell Olaf Scholz to stop talking about British activity in Ukraine and send Germanys Taurus missiles there now Germany should stop making excuses and give Ukraine long-range missiles says a UK govt source https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/russia-ukraine-war-uk-pushing-germany-to-send-taurus-missilessrnd=undefined https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/russia-ukraine-war-uk-pushing-germany-to-send-taurus-missilessrnd=undefined"
X Link 2024-03-01T08:09Z 118.2K followers, 118.3K engagements
"Exclusive: Keir Starmer says the public have given him a personal mandate to lead Britain for five years He vows to complete a full term signalling to his Labour rivals that he wont bow to pressure on his leadership Ive got a five year mandate Starmer says in an interview with Bloomberg when asked if hed stand in any leadership contest. Its a considerable mandate. I intend to deliver on that The comments suggest Starmer could say only he has the legitimacy to hold the post of prime minister if hes challenged"
X Link 2026-01-26T22:40Z 118.2K followers, 226.8K engagements
"Morgan McSweeneys statement: After careful reflection I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party our country and trust in politics itself. When asked I advised the Prime Minister to make that appointment and I take full responsibility for that advice. In public life responsibility must be owned when it matters most not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances the only honourable course is to step aside. This has not been an easy decision. Much has been written and said about me over the years but my"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:24Z 118.2K followers, 111.9K engagements
"Has long been the assumption in Labour and in Starmers team that if McSweeney goes then Starmer will not survive. Starmers enemies in Labour will now expect the PM to follow Morgan McSweeneys statement: After careful reflection I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party our country and trust in politics itself. When asked I advised the Prime Minister to make that Morgan McSweeneys statement: After careful reflection I have decided to resign from the government. The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:27Z 118.2K followers, 80.3K engagements
"Another warning from markets to Labour MPs not to oust Keir Starmer (Bloomberg) -- The pound fell against most of its peers while gilt yields rose as pressure on Keir Starmer intensifies following the resignation of his chief of staff. Sterling weakened 0.5% against the euro to the lowest since Jan. [--]. The reversal weaker for the pound has been driven both by the dovish repricing of BoE rate cut expectations and by renewed concerns over political risks in the UK said Lee Hardman a strategist at MUFG in London. The pick-up in UK political uncertainty has arrived earlier than we had"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:46Z 118.1K followers, 34.6K engagements
"Keir Starmers director of communications has resigned Tim Allan said: I have decided to stand down to allow a new No10 team to be built. I wish the PM and his team every success"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:00Z 118.1K followers, 135K engagements
"NEW: Keir Starmer vows to go on and makes clear hes not resigning Addressing No10 staff the Prime Minister said they were united by a driving purpose of public duty. Referring to the revelations about Mandelson he said: The thing that makes me most angry is the undermining of the belief that politics can be a force for good and can change lives. I have been absolutely clear that I regret the decision that I made to appoint Peter Mandelson. And I've apologised to the victims which is the right thing to do. Paying tribute to Morgan McSweeney he said: I've known Morgan for eight years as a"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:37Z 118.2K followers, 64.5K engagements
"No10 defiant in response to Anas Sarwar calling for Starmer to quit Keir Starmer is one of only four Labour leaders ever to have won a general election. He has a clear five-year mandate from the British people to deliver change and that is what he will do"
X Link 2026-02-09T14:39Z 118.1K followers, 16.7K engagements
"Cabinet ministers publicly backing Starmer: Rachel Reeves David Lammy Yvette Cooper John Healey Darren Jones Peter Kyle Heidi Alexander Steve Reed Nick Thomas-Symonds Richard Hermer Jo Stevens Douglas Alexander Notably not yet: Wes Streeting Ed Miliband Shabana Mahmood"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:00Z 118.2K followers, 60.3K engagements
"BREAKING: Keir Starmer wins the public backing of his cabinet appearing to stabilise his position as PM for now Cabinet ministers publicly backing Starmer: Rachel Reeves David Lammy Yvette Cooper John Healey Wes Streeting Darren Jones Peter Kyle Heidi Alexander Steve Reed Pat McFadden Ed Miliband Bridget Phillipson Nick Thomas-Symonds Richard Hermer Jo Stevens Douglas Alexander Jonathan Reynolds Jenny Chapman James Murray No word from: Shabana Mahmood (who to be fair is speaking in the Commons so is not on Twitter / answering messages) Hilary Benn Lisa Nandy Emma Reynolds Liz Kendall"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:19Z 118.1K followers, 59.4K engagements
"It is now a clean sweep of cabinet support for Starmer (h/t @HugoGye) except for Shabana Mahmood whos speaking in the Commons so cant tweet. No10 will feel that significantly bolsters his position in the immediate term BREAKING: Keir Starmer wins the public backing of his cabinet appearing to stabilise his position as PM for now Cabinet ministers publicly backing Starmer: Rachel Reeves David Lammy Yvette Cooper John Healey Wes Streeting Darren Jones Peter Kyle Heidi Alexander Steve Reed Pat BREAKING: Keir Starmer wins the public backing of his cabinet appearing to stabilise his position as PM"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:24Z 118.1K followers, 32K engagements
"NEW: The cabinet backing Keir Starmer has helped spark a modest rebound in UK assets - yet another signal that markets do not want a change of PM. Gilts pared declines leaving yields on 10-year government bonds up two basis points at 4.54%. They earlier rose as much as eight basis points. The pound was 0.3% lower against the euro after earlier weakening as much as 0.7%. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020891872512618562 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020891872512618562"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:05Z 118.1K followers, 35.6K engagements
"BREAKING: Keir Starmers speech at Munich Security Conference is by far his most detailed analysis of British foreign policy and European security to date. he rejects talk of a rupture with the US warning that could prove to be a moment of destruction. The US remains an indispensable ally. But still he says we recognise things are changing and that transatlantic relations must undertake radical renewal. that means rather than pretending we can replace all US capabilities we should decrease some dependencies and diversify. He calls for closer UK-EU cooperation on defence financing. says we are"
X Link 2026-02-14T09:53Z 118.3K followers, 356.7K engagements
"This morning's new Brexit Party candidates: environmentalist Afghan vet charity director entrepreneur nurse This morning's new Change UK candidates: Boris Johnson's sister two former Tory MPs that BBC guy and QC who tweet a lot"
X Link 2019-04-23T10:34Z 118.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Huge story leaked memo shows Biden promised Boris Johnson and G7 leaders in June that the US would maintain enough of a security presence in Afghanistan that they would keep Kabul safe then failed to keep that commitment NEW: Biden assured key allies in June that US security enablers would remain in place in Afghanistan as NATO troops withdrew so much so that U.K. thought it could maintain its Kabul embassy https://t.co/PItW36GmVB NEW: Biden assured key allies in June that US security enablers would remain in place in Afghanistan as NATO troops withdrew so much so that U.K. thought it could"
X Link 2021-08-20T19:44Z 118.3K followers, 13.1K engagements
"Tory HQ is rejoicing. They think Labour will not recover from Starmers downfall that whoever comes next will bring chaos and that the public wont forgive them. They now see a route back to government in one term a thought that would have been ridiculous only a few weeks ago"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:54Z 118.2K followers, 180.7K engagements
"NEW: Allies of Morgan McSweeney say he was not responsible for Peter Mandelsons appointment contrary to the narrative pushed by Labours soft-left A colleague says: an incalculable loss to the government that has devastated those who know how much he has done for Labour. How fitting that his final act in government is to take full responsibility for others mistakes as he has done for years. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020509470619484492 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020509470619484492"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:46Z 118.3K followers, 310K engagements
"NEW: After [--] years in the wilderness Labour has imploded just [--] months into power. Keir Starmers allies know he is on the brink. They are bracing for cabinet ministers to privately tell him to go and to resign if he refuses. An ally says its 50-50 whether the PM lasts the week. Starmers longest-standing supporters are astonished he let Morgan McSweeney go. As late as Saturday close Starmer allies were saying McSweeney would not resign because that would make Starmers downfall inevitable. The line on the Sunday broadcast round was McSweeney is staying. Then this afternoon that changed as"
X Link 2026-02-08T21:40Z 118.3K followers, 366.8K engagements
"The UK today confirms Alexei Navalny was poisoned in prison by Russia Laboratory testing gas found that the deadly toxin found in the skin of Ecuador dart frogs (epibatidine) was found in samples from Navalny's body and highly likely resulted in his death the UK says Epibatidine can be found naturally in dart frogs in the wild in South America. Dart frogs in captivity do not produce this toxin and it is not found naturally in Russia. There is no innocent explanation for its presence in Navalny's body the UK says @YvetteCooperMP says: Since Yulia Navalnaya announced the loss of her husband"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:06Z 118.3K followers, 29.6K engagements
"Delighted to become new @BloombergUK political editor following the legendary @kitty_donaldson As always please get in touch with any stories / tips / if you fancy lunch even if youre not free for six weeks"
X Link 2024-05-23T16:38Z 118.3K followers, 403.7K engagements
"EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from its supply chains in key sectors derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and costing firms billions of pounds. Keir Starmers government is lobbying the EU against restricting market access for British businesses under the blocs Made in Europe initiative sources tell Bloomberg. The push has become the focus of UK-EU relations behind the scenes in recent weeks and will be raised at high-level meetings in London this week. Britain is urgently trying to"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:19Z 118.3K followers, 401.2K engagements
"NEW Peter Mandelson had much deeper links to Russia than previously known including potentially compromising activity the Epstein files reveal raising fresh questions about his vetting for the US ambassador job. In one email in [----] Mandelson tells Epstein he is travelling to St Petersburg. Mandelson says its a rave and there will be what he calls tastey models and dancing. In another message from [----] Mandelson tells Epstein he is sitting in a club in Moscow after receiving a massage. In another Mandelson appears to joke about Epstein being accompanied by a woman who is [--] years old"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:45Z 118.3K followers, 172.4K engagements
"This has to be the least subtle leadership positioning in history by Wes Streeting - releasing a bunch of messages that just happen to be exactly what he wants Labour MPs and members to know he thinks BREAKING: Wes Streeting has published his private WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson in apparent attempt to draw a line under their friendship. They reveal: :: He feared being toast at the next election in his Ilford North seat adding: There isnt a clear answer to BREAKING: Wes Streeting has published his private WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson in apparent attempt to draw a line under"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:21Z 118.3K followers, 98.4K engagements
"Keir Starmer comes out swinging Tells PLP he will win the fight against his detractors and keep going as long as I have breath left in my body Speaking to the Parliamentary Labour Party Keir Starmer said: I have won every fight I've ever been in. I fought to change the Crown Prosecution Service so it better served victims of violence against women and girls. I fought to change the Labour Party to allow us to win an election again. People told me I couldn't do it. And then they gradually said you might just get over the line. We won with a landslide majority. Every fight I've been in I have"
X Link 2026-02-09T19:46Z 118.3K followers, 241K engagements
"NEW: Keir Starmer has stabilised his position after a dramatic day at Westminster a remarkable reversal of fortune in just a few hours for now. People across Labour tell Bloomberg Starmer appears safe in the immediate term after he secured the public support of every cabinet minister including rivals Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband as well as Angela Rayner. Those public statements came following a successful Downing Street operation aimed at drawing out public support for Starmer. None of Starmers potential challengers is ready to go so they had little choice but to declare loyalty when asked a"
X Link 2026-02-09T21:30Z 118.3K followers, 55.7K engagements
"Ed Miliband to @SophyRidgeSky - says Labour MPs looked over the precipice yesterday and decided to keep Keir Starmer - says weve got to back our leader - rules out standing against Starmer as baloney - says he doesnt agree with Wes Streetings private messages to Peter Mandelson criticising Rachel Reeves - but says the Mandelson appointment should never have happened and criticises policy mistakes like winter fuel - says this has got to be a moment of change for the government describing as Herculean Labours task of winning back public support"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:38Z 118.3K followers, 58.9K engagements
"NEW: As the dust settles Labour MPs say: sell Wes Streeting hold Keir Starmer and buy Angela Rayner. The PM is seen as safe for the immediate future but the fundamentals havent changed and the conversation in the party has turned to whos emerged stronger from the last few days. Streeting was previously the bookies favourite to be next PM. Now its Rayner. That shift is reflected in the views of MPs across the party who spoke to Bloomberg. Rayner supporters say she showed concrete evidence of her power base in parliament last week. Investors may baulk at the idea of her in No10. Enrique"
X Link 2026-02-10T19:14Z 118.3K followers, 71.2K engagements
"The Labour self-destruction continues surreal and extraordinary to see Labour MPs decide to publicly and en masse repeat an old attack line from the Tory right 🤯 never have a group of people needed recess more 🚨 NEW: Labour MPs have told Keir Starmer that they have been branded "paedo lovers" on the doorsteps @POLITICOEurope 🚨 NEW: Labour MPs have told Keir Starmer that they have been branded "paedo lovers" on the doorsteps @POLITICOEurope"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:39Z 118.3K followers, 27K engagements
"Rachel Reeves tonight criticises the EU over its Made in Europe proposals in the highest-profile UK government response to this story yet. The chancellor says she is worried about it and it doesnt make sense https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/reeves-urges-against-eu-barriers-in-swipe-at-made-in-europe-plan EXCLUSIVE: The UK has become seriously concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the EU could exclude British companies from its supply chains in key sectors derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and costing firms billions of pounds. Keir Starmers government"
X Link 2026-02-11T20:04Z 118.3K followers, 22.8K engagements
"Exclusive: Russia sustained around [----] more battlefield losses than it was able to replace in January according to assessments from Western officials. The development signals Ukraines new strategy of killing more Russian soldiers than the Kremlin can replenish via recruitment is having some success. Russian forces were unable to achieve any significant gains on the ground in January even as they took these very heavy losses the officials said. About [-----] Russians were KIA in December roughly equal to Moscows monthly recruitment Bloomberg previously reported. But in January Russian losses"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:00Z 118.3K followers, 518.3K engagements
"RT @AlbertoNardelli: NEW: The Kremlin has set out proposals that could see Russia embrace the dollar again as part of a wide-ranging econom"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:14Z 118.3K followers, [--] engagements
"RT @jimsciutto: In a single month Russia had twice as many soldiers KIA as its entire ten-year war in Afghanistan which helped bring down"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:43Z 118.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Keir Starmer travels to the Munich Security Conference today as European leaders try to push Ukraine back to the top of the international agenda after a series of distractions Today hell meet E3 leaders Macron and Merz and others On Saturday hell give a main stage speech"
X Link 2026-02-13T07:18Z 118.3K followers, 12.6K engagements
"Volodymyr Zelensky tells Politico Russia is losing [-----] soldiers a month and so Ukraine will not make concessions on territory - the shifting state of play on the ground in recent weeks appears to have emboldened Kyiv"
X Link 2026-02-13T19:39Z 118.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Exclusive: China increased its support for Russias war in Ukraine in [----] and is likely to further deepen cooperation with Moscow this year Western officials said casting doubt on European leaders efforts to improve relations with Beijing. Xi Jinping has become more assertive and confident in his position supporting Putin and attempts by Europeans to persuade China to help end the war have become more challenging over the past year the officials said. Russia would not be able to continue its war without ongoing Chinese support particularly the export of dual-use components and critical"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:09Z 118.3K followers, 59.4K engagements
"Marco Rubio tells Bloombergs John Micklethwait at the Munich Security Conference that Russia will not be able to achieve its objectives in Ukraine They desire 20% of Donetsk they dont possess He says Russia isnt winning the war and its difficult to say anyone is winning"
X Link 2026-02-14T09:08Z 118.3K followers, 56.3K engagements
"I ended the week much stronger than I started it Keir Starmer says on his domestic position"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:06Z 118.3K followers, [----] engagements
"RT @shashj: Starkly contrasting message from Rubio on Ukraine much closer to European assessments than some Trump admin ones while his co"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:56Z 118.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Story with @EllenAMilligan on Starmers most substantive foreign policy speech He outlined a vision for a new US relationship that is less catastrophic than Carney/Macron but still means a clear move past Brexit back to Europe Now to do it at home https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-14/starmer-calls-time-on-brexit-years-and-vows-closer-ties-with-eu https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-14/starmer-calls-time-on-brexit-years-and-vows-closer-ties-with-eu"
X Link 2026-02-14T11:18Z 118.3K followers, 14K engagements
"Zelensky says [-----] Russian soldiers were killed in action in January Confirms Bloomberg reporting that Ukraine is now killing more Russian soldiers than it is able to replace via recruitment This is seen by Ukraines allies as a significant shift in the dynamic on the ground"
X Link 2026-02-14T11:51Z 118.3K followers, 24.2K engagements
"RT @EllenAMilligan: Keir Starmer today also confirmed my scoop that the UK is in talks with Europe on ways to jointly finance defence spend"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:01Z 118.3K followers, [--] engagements
"RT @jimsciutto: This indicates both Russia and China see weakness in the U.S. approach to Ukraine:"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:37Z 118.3K followers, [---] engagements
"The UK economy contracted again in October underscoring fears that the budget has curbed momentum GDP fell 0.1% in October repeating the Septembers 0.1% contraction Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had expected 0.1% growth"
X Link 2025-12-12T07:22Z 115.8K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW: European officials are concerned Russia would exploit a demilitarised zone in Ukraines Donbas proposed by the US by using false flag operations as a pretext to void a peace deal and re-invade. The fears represent one of the key sticking points between negotiators as talks intensified in recent days. The US has proposed a free economic zone under special administration in the Donbas region with Ukraine withdrawing its troops. Its unclear how it would work as the US has also suggested Donetsk and Luhansk should be recognised as de facto Russian. European officials said that while Putin"
X Link 2025-12-13T08:23Z 115.7K followers, 106.8K engagements
"NEW: Bloomberg Saturday read There is a huge disconnect between the conversation in Westminster and the European security crisis dominating the attention of its leaders. NATOs chief this week warned of another world war. A UK defence minister said the shadow of war is knocking on Europes door. Keir Starmer said the continent faces a critical moment. But many Labour MPs arent discussing the breakdown of the transatlantic alliance or the prospect of a new global conflict. Instead theyre talking about who should replace Starmer and when. There is frustration (and disbelief) in the senior ranks"
X Link 2025-12-13T09:01Z 115.8K followers, 60.6K engagements
"NEW: MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli warns Putin is deliberately prolonging negotiations over Ukraine an assessment that complicates Trumps effort to strike a peace deal by year-end. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population Metreweli said in her first public speech this afternoon. Putin should be in no doubt our support is enduring. The pressure we apply on Ukraines behalf will be sustained. Metrewelis words indicate there has been no change in assessments by Western security officials that Putin does not intend to stop fighting despite negotiations that"
X Link 2025-12-15T16:30Z 115.8K followers, 22.3K engagements
"Another big warning about the security situation this time from the chief of the defence staff: New: @UKCDS_MOD says more people need to be "ready to fight for their country" in a "whole-of-nation response" to rising threats "Sons daughters.will all have a part to play to build serve + if necessary fight. And more families will know what sacrifice for our nation means" New: @UKCDS_MOD says more people need to be "ready to fight for their country" in a "whole-of-nation response" to rising threats "Sons daughters.will all have a part to play to build serve + if necessary fight. And more"
X Link 2025-12-15T19:09Z 115.8K followers, 24.3K engagements
"(Bloomberg) The US is preparing a fresh round of sanctions on Russias energy sector should Putin reject a peace agreement with Ukraine https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-17/us-readies-new-russia-sanctions-if-putin-rejects-peace-deal https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-17/us-readies-new-russia-sanctions-if-putin-rejects-peace-deal"
X Link 2025-12-17T09:14Z 115.8K followers, 26.4K engagements
"BREAKING: Keir Starmer says the UK is today issuing a licence to transfer [---] billion from the sale of Chelsea football club previously owned by Roman Abramovich to Ukraine"
X Link 2025-12-17T12:19Z 115.8K followers, 156K engagements
"Bloomberg News: Russia Will Be Paying For Its War on Ukraine Long After It Ends Moscow is turning to immense borrowing as reserves deplete issuing way more debt even than during Covid with huge interest rates Vast debt servicing costs to rise further https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-18/russia-will-be-paying-for-its-war-on-ukraine-long-after-it-ends https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-18/russia-will-be-paying-for-its-war-on-ukraine-long-after-it-ends"
X Link 2025-12-18T10:58Z 115.7K followers, 18.9K engagements
"Bank of England cuts interest rates a quarter point to 3.75% lowest since February 2023"
X Link 2025-12-18T12:01Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Significant development via @AlbertoNardelli @DarynaKrasno The plan for security guarantees for Ukraine is detailed robust and serious according to people familiar with the proposals An 800000-strong Ukrainian army would provide the first line of deterrence with weapons and other support programs continuing from allies The US would provide intelligence and monitoring to track any attempts to breach the peace agreement along contact lines and borders including through potential Russian false-flag operations Troops from a coalition of European nations would be stationed in Ukraine but away from"
X Link 2025-12-18T13:18Z 115.7K followers, 35.3K engagements
"EU to Use Joint Bonds to Loan Ukraine [--] Billion for Two Years Ukraine gets the vital money it needs but an historic display of weakness from Europe as the only option - seizing Russian assets - fails: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-19/eu-agrees-to-provide-90-billion-loan-to-ukraine-for-2026-2027 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-19/eu-agrees-to-provide-90-billion-loan-to-ukraine-for-2026-2027"
X Link 2025-12-19T07:40Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW: Last Bloomberg Saturday read of the year Will Labour really get rid of Keir Starmer in [----] or will they defer the decision Here are three scenarios for how the dangers facing the PM could play out: [--]. Change leader The most likely way Starmer would be removed is if hes consumed by a series of further policy crises and political scandals that make his position untenable Labour MPs and aides say. They compared his situation to that of Theresa May and Boris Johnson who clung onto office despite months of criticism and only eventually resigned once the pressure became intolerable. It took"
X Link 2025-12-20T09:00Z 115.7K followers, 16.9K engagements
"Where were at: US intel assesses Putins maximalist territorial goals remain unchanged confirming other repeated Western assessments. The US DNI calls it a lie and says NATO and the EU are warmongers echoing a classic Kremlin talking point"
X Link 2025-12-21T09:03Z 115.7K followers, 28.3K engagements
"Yesterday Trump again claimed Putin is serious about peace Today Putin says hes hardening his negotiating stance because of an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on one of his residences Ukraine says hes obviously made it up as a pretext to derail talks https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-29/trump-putin-held-positive-call-on-ukraine-white-house-says https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-29/trump-putin-held-positive-call-on-ukraine-white-house-says"
X Link 2025-12-29T17:55Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Keir Starmers new year diary is already filling up with meetings on Ukraine There will be a national security advisers meeting in Kyiv Jan [--] Then a leader-level coalition of the willing meeting in Paris Jan [--] Zelensky also wants European leaders to meet Trump in DC mid-Jan"
X Link 2025-12-30T15:06Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements
"NEW: Bloomberg Saturday read The most imminent threat faced by Keir Starmer in [----] comes from a Labour right thats in a rush. Wes Streeting could miss his window of opportunity if he does not make a move before the local elections some Labour MPs and aides say. Streeting currently has first mover advantage but hell lose it if he delays a challenge until after May they argue. By then Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner could be ready to go themselves. Burnham obviously needs to find a seat which will take time. Rayner may need more space post-tax scandal. But both could do better than Streeting"
X Link 2026-01-03T09:02Z 115.7K followers, 67K engagements
"New UK statement on Venezuela. In line with European allies it welcomes the end of the Maduro regime while very gently expressing doubts about legality Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the"
X Link 2026-01-03T19:51Z 115.7K followers, 26.6K engagements
"Breaking: The UK and France have tonight carried out air strikes against an Islamic State target in Syria RAF Typhoon FGR4s joined French aircraft in a joint strike on an underground facility north of Palmyra identified by intelligence analysis as an Islamic State weapons store RAF aircraft used Paveway IV guided bombs to target a number of access tunnels down to the facility The Ministry of Defence says initial indications are that the target was engaged successfully with no civilians harmed. All aircraft returned safely Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP said: This action shows our UK"
X Link 2026-01-03T22:26Z 115.8K followers, 76K engagements
"New: Keir Starmer warns the Labour Party that if they remove him as leader it will plunge Britain into utter chaos and repeat the mayhem under the Tories Under the last government we saw constant chopping and changing of leadership of teams it caused utter chaos utter chaos and it's amongst the reasons that the Tories were booted out so effectively at the last election PM tells @bbclaurak Nobody wants to go back to that. It's not in our national interest. We know from that evidence what happens if you go down that chaotic path and I'm not going to take us back to that kind of chaos."
X Link 2026-01-04T09:50Z 115.7K followers, 51.1K engagements
"New: Keir Starmer says Trump should stop threatening Greenland Asked about Danish PM Mette Frederiksen's statement over the weekend Starmer told Sky News: I stand with her and she's right about the future of Greenland." Asked by the BBC if Trump should stop threatening Greenland Starmer replied: "Yes. Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark are to decide the future of Greenland and only Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark is a close ally in Europe it is a Nato ally and it's very important the future of Greenland is as I say for the Kingdom of Denmark and for Greenland and only for"
X Link 2026-01-05T11:54Z 115.7K followers, 48.9K engagements
"Keir Starmer sets out the UK position on Venezuela: its complicated He suggests the transition to democracy is more important than whether the US operation broke international law. And he stresses Maduro was not a legitimate leader and the UK has long wanted his exit. "International law is really important. It's the framework and it's for the US to set out its justifications for the actions that it's taken. But it is a complicated situation. It remains a complicated situation. The most important thing is stability and that peaceful transition to democracy." What's happened here in Venezuela"
X Link 2026-01-05T12:00Z 115.7K followers, 12.3K engagements
"NEW: European leaders will meet Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner tomorrow with the aim of finalising security guarantees for Ukraine including the possibility of US boots on the ground. The talks in Paris will focus on how to integrate recent strengthened proposals from Washington with plans drawn up by the coalition of the willing of Ukraines allies. Keir Starmer and others will attend. Its unclear exactly what role US troops would play or where they would be stationed in the event of a peace agreement with Russia. But nonetheless its seen by sources as a significant shift. The US is also"
X Link 2026-01-05T19:13Z 115.8K followers, 43.9K engagements
"This is pretty much why the UK has little interest in criticising Trump over Venezuela right now NEW: European leaders will meet Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner tomorrow with the aim of finalising security guarantees for Ukraine including the possibility of US boots on the ground. The talks in Paris will focus on how to integrate recent strengthened proposals from NEW: European leaders will meet Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner tomorrow with the aim of finalising security guarantees for Ukraine including the possibility of US boots on the ground. The talks in Paris will focus on how to"
X Link 2026-01-05T19:16Z 115.8K followers, 36.6K engagements
"Wes Streeting on the morning round praises Keir Starmers response to international events and defends his handling of Trump and Venezuela But asked several times by the BBC whether leadership questions about the PM should end he notably doesnt take the opportunity to say so"
X Link 2026-01-06T08:45Z 115.7K followers, [----] engagements
"New: Keir Starmer puts his name to a statement along with Macron Merz Meloni Tusk Frederiksen warning the US they will not stop defending Greenlands territorial integrity Calls the US an essential partner in Arctic security Aim to nip it in bud pre-Ukraine talks"
X Link 2026-01-06T11:44Z 115.6K followers, 217.5K engagements
"NEW: Keir Starmer told a political meeting of his cabinet today to ignore mid-term polls and not lose their nerve about his leadership I do not underestimate the scale of the task. But I have no doubt about this team. Governments do not lose because polls go down. They lose when they lose belief or nerve. We will do neither. PM vows to keep a relentless focus on the cost of living show relentless delivery of change people can feel and bring relentless clarity to drawing the choice ahead. There was then a political discussion centring on the lessons from successful recoveries of centre left"
X Link 2026-01-06T12:21Z 115.8K followers, 18.3K engagements
"BREAKING: The US will agree to support a European-led military force in Ukraine if it is attacked by Russia again according to a draft statement from todays Paris summit seen by Bloomberg The US will participate in postwar reassurance measures including with intelligence and logistics and to support the force in the event of a renewed Russian attack These elements will be European-led with US participation including US capabilities such as intelligence and logistics and with a US commitment to support the force if it is attacked the draft says This would form the US security backstop long"
X Link 2026-01-06T17:33Z 115.7K followers, 125.5K engagements
"Presence of NATO Supreme Allied Commander Grynkewich in Paris today a sign that US military capabilities are now being integrated with the coalition of the willing. Europeans always wanted that backstop before they commit to boots on the ground. Now looks like theyve got it BREAKING: The US will agree to support a European-led military force in Ukraine if it is attacked by Russia again according to a draft statement from todays Paris summit seen by Bloomberg The US will participate in postwar reassurance measures including with intelligence BREAKING: The US will agree to support a"
X Link 2026-01-06T18:05Z 115.7K followers, 26.1K engagements
"BREAKING: The UK France and Ukraine have just signed aDeclaration of Intent to deploy forces to Ukraine in event of a peace deal The Multinational Force for Ukraine will act as a reassurance force to bolster security guarantees The signing of the declaration paves the way for the legal framework to beestablished for French and UK forces to operate on Ukrainian soil securingUkraines skies and seas and building an armed forces fit for the future https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008608177894350921 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008608177894350921"
X Link 2026-01-06T18:34Z 116.2K followers, 101.8K engagements
"Keir Starmer says excellent progress was made with the US and Ukraines allies in Paris today Says they are working with the US to guarantee Ukraine security for the long term. This work is now more advanced than ever Confirms will send UK troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement But says Putin is blocking a deal We can only get to a peace deal if Putin is ready to make compromises For all Russias words Putin is not showing hes ready for peace Over the last weeks weve seen the opposite further horrific strikes in Ukraine hes tried to distract from peace efforts with unfounded claims of"
X Link 2026-01-06T18:53Z 115.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Friedrich Merz says the US has agreed to provide a backstop for Ukraine security guarantees Emmanuel Macron says there is now convergence of US and European plans for security guarantees"
X Link 2026-01-06T18:57Z 115.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Steve Witkoff commits the US to defending Ukraine from any future attack from Russia - confirming Bloomberg reporting earlier today about the strength of new US security guarantees"
X Link 2026-01-06T19:23Z 115.8K followers, 11.6K engagements
"NEW: Bloomberg end-day wrap from Paris European Leaders Hail US Backstop to Protect Postwar Ukraine Steve Witkoff committed the US to helping deter and defend Ukraine against a future Russian attack He said the security guarantees were largely finished as strong as anyone has ever seen and vowed Trump would not renege on his commitments Jared Kushner called it a very big milestone with most if not all issues on security now agreed Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz said this was the US backstop that Europe has wanted. Kushner and Witkoff confirmed that was the case European officials hailed"
X Link 2026-01-06T21:07Z 115.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Keir Starmer says there is now nothing between the UK and the US on security guarantees for Ukraine For all Starmers domestic problems that is a significant diplomatic achievement"
X Link 2026-01-07T12:15Z 115.8K followers, 30.8K engagements
"NEW with @EllenAMilligan: A US operation attempting to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic is currently underway people familiar with the matter said Confirming @idreesali114"
X Link 2026-01-07T13:14Z 115.8K followers, 12.3K engagements
"BREAKING: The UK has provided support to the US at their request to seize the Russian flagged vessel in the North Atlantic UK Armed Forces provided pre-planned operational support including basing to U.S. military assets interdicting the Bella [--] in the UK-Iceland-Greenland gap following a U.S. request for assistance the MOD says RFA Tideforce provided support for U.S. forces pursuing and interdicting the Bella [--] while the RAF provided surveillance support from the air @JohnHealey_MP: Today our UK Armed Forces showed skill and professionalism in support of a successful U.S. interception of the"
X Link 2026-01-07T15:33Z 115.6K followers, 41.7K engagements
"A day after Witkoff stands next to European leaders vowing to defend Ukraine the US and UK militaries work together to seize a shadow fleet ship bound for Russia not all bad news for European security at the moment BREAKING: The UK has provided support to the US at their request to seize the Russian flagged vessel in the North Atlantic UK Armed Forces provided pre-planned operational support including basing to U.S. military assets interdicting the Bella [--] in the UK-Iceland-Greenland BREAKING: The UK has provided support to the US at their request to seize the Russian flagged vessel in the"
X Link 2026-01-07T15:37Z 115.8K followers, 17.9K engagements
"NEW: Keir Starmer spoke to Trump tonight They discussed the joint operation to intercept the Bella [--] as part of shared efforts to crack down on sanctions busting recent progress on Ukraine and the US operation in Venezuela. The PM also set out his position on Greenland"
X Link 2026-01-07T22:40Z 115.6K followers, 79.8K engagements
"New with @EllenAMilligan: The UK sees the tanker operation as an well-timed display of Europes role in US security British officials see two key foreign policy wins in the last [--] hours. US security guarantees for Ukraine + a joint op against a Russian flagged ship show it is possible for Europe and Trump to work together to deter Putin And military support is a reminder for Trump that he benefits from Europe as well. Could barely be better timed as they try to talk him down on Greenland. Starmer hit all these points on his call with Trump last night Of course its not all rosy and inevitably"
X Link 2026-01-08T07:45Z 115.7K followers, 15.8K engagements
"V good John Bew piece on how UK / European foreign policy should respond to Trump - argues little to be gained from public outcry instead need difficult diplomacy and to prove hard power and economic utility - suspect it chimes a lot with UK govt thinking https://www.newstatesman.com/international-politics/2026/01/the-age-of-invasion https://www.newstatesman.com/international-politics/2026/01/the-age-of-invasion"
X Link 2026-01-08T11:39Z 116.1K followers, 15.4K engagements
"New via @Joe_Mayes The government is planning to announce a support package for pubs in the coming days after a backlash from the sector over higher business rates bills The package will include help on licensing deregulation and business rates The Treasury is preparing to reveal the support after criticism of business rates reforms announced in the budget Another at least partial u-turn from the government https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-08/uk-plans-to-announce-pubs-support-package-after-tax-backlash"
X Link 2026-01-08T13:50Z 115.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Exclusive with @EllenAMilligan @Joe_Mayes Downing Street has asked ministers to find departmental savings to fund the new digital ID scheme Chief Secretary to the PM Darren Jones wrote to government departments last month asking them to identify savings that could be diverted to pay for the policy according to people familiar with the matter Departments were asked to produce proposals for the reductions by a deadline in January Additional money would not be awarded by Rachel Reeves to pay for digital ID in the current spending round so departments were being asked to fund it by redirecting"
X Link 2026-01-08T14:18Z 115.6K followers, 93K engagements
"Second Starmer-Trump call in [--] hours A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States Donald Trump this afternoon. The leaders discussedEuro-Atlantic security and agreed on the need to deter an increasingly aggressive Russia in the High North. "European Allies had stepped up in recent months to defend Euro-Atlantic interests but more could be done to protect the area the Prime Minister said. "The leaders looked forward to speaking again soon." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2009328733149118765"
X Link 2026-01-08T18:17Z 116.6K followers, 35.8K engagements
"NEW: Keir Starmer is under intense pressure tonight to show the UK has a credible defence policy The Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton has told the PM that the Ministry of Defence faces a [--] billion shortfall over the next four years Sources confirm top @larisamlbrown @jeromestarkey scoop It sets up a huge clash between the MoD No10 and the Treasury. It comes just as Starmer is attempting to show Trump and Putin that the UK and Europe are serious about security It is pretty clear top brass do not think this governments spending plans are anything like enough"
X Link 2026-01-08T21:11Z 117.4K followers, 25.9K engagements
"NEW: Bloomberg Saturday read Labour insiders say there is a great unknown missing from speculation about Keir Starmers future: what does the party membership think Theres an increasing train of thought it may be more favourable to keeping him than people might expect. The mass exodus of members over the last few years has led to efforts across the party from Starmer loyalists to rivals to try to better understand the composition of the current membership. No serious work has been done on this until recently meaning their views are largely a mystery sources say. Its often assumed that Labour"
X Link 2026-01-10T08:53Z 117.4K followers, 28.9K engagements
"NEW: Cuba faces a humanitarian crisis that could imperil its communist regime European diplomats have assessed The US block on oil imports from Venezuela is exacerbating an energy crisis and food and water shortages stoking unrest the diplomats said According to their assessments seen by Bloomberg Havana is on the verge of a crisis it is ill-equipped to handle one that the diplomats said could plausibly trigger the downfall of Cubas government The reports raise the prospect that Cuba could be the next domino to fall after Trumps capture of Maduro Cubans are ready for a change of government"
X Link 2026-01-13T07:47Z 115.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Rachel Reeves headroom is under threat again only weeks after she built a new [--] billion buffer Some two-thirds may be at risk due to Labours latest policy U-turns its clampdown on immigration and MoD spending pressures Story by @PhilAldrick https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-13/reeves-buffer-at-risk-from-migration-clampdown-and-rising-spending https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-13/reeves-buffer-at-risk-from-migration-clampdown-and-rising-spending"
X Link 2026-01-13T13:49Z 117.4K followers, 40.5K engagements
"NEW: Russias Allies Complain Putin Was Nowhere When It Mattered Most As the Kremlin focuses on Ukraine over the last [--] months authoritarian regimes from Damascus and Tehran to Caracas and Havana have found Russian support lacking. Assad fell after Russian military backing dried up. Iran was powerless to stop the US bombing its nuclear sites and Khamenei now faces an existential challenge. Cuba is confronting a humanitarian crisis that could see it become the next domino to fall. In Venezuela officials have privately expressed dismay at the failure of their Cuban and Russian partners to help"
X Link 2026-01-14T10:16Z 117.4K followers, 41.2K engagements
"Witkoff and Kushner seeking to travel to Moscow to meet with Putin in the near future @AlbertoNardelli reports Remains unclear how keen Putin is to take the meeting. Thats a stumbling block in terms of nailing down a date sources say https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/witkoff-and-kushner-seek-to-visit-moscow-for-putin-meeting-soon https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/witkoff-and-kushner-seek-to-visit-moscow-for-putin-meeting-soon"
X Link 2026-01-14T15:50Z 116.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Good news for Rachel Reeves: UKs Borrowing Costs Hit Lowest Since [----] on Rate Cut Bets via @highisland Less good news: Early Data Shows UK Economy Struggling in Budget Aftermath via @tomelleryrees https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/early-data-hint-at-uk-economy-struggling-to-rebound-after-budget https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/uk-government-borrowing-costs-fall-to-lowest-since-december-2024 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/early-data-hint-at-uk-economy-struggling-to-rebound-after-budget"
X Link 2026-01-14T17:26Z 117.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Robert Jenrick cannot challenge Kemi Badenoch as Tory leader now He has been kicked out of the party completely and is now ineligible to be its leader a Tory source said Another said the only place for him to go is Reform So the question is whether Farage will take him"
X Link 2026-01-15T12:14Z 117.1K followers, 39.9K engagements
"ANALYSIS: Todays Jenrick blow-up will have a lasting impact on British politics. The consequences may not be known for years. Tory and Reform sources are debating amongst themselves whether theyve won or lost out. Both parties see pros and cons. Notably Labour sources are in their best mood for some time and even some of Keir Starmers critics think he is the main beneficiary. The most concrete conclusion being drawn is that the previously remote prospect of a Tory-Reform pact has been fully extinguished. That confirms a fractured vote at the next election making it the most widely contested"
X Link 2026-01-15T19:24Z 117.3K followers, 80.5K engagements
"Exclusive: The US will convene dozens of foreign ministers from allied countries next month to pursue an agreement to reduce their dependency on Chinese critical minerals. The meeting is slated for Feb. [--] and will be hosted by Marco Rubio sources tell Bloomberg. It will be focused on diversifying and fortifying supply chains. American officials want to accelerate progress on a deal before a Chinese delay on export controls expires later this year. But so far talks have not been easy as allies look to protect their own national and economic interests. The US wants some EU member states to sign"
X Link 2026-01-16T09:02Z 117.4K followers, 197.5K engagements
"NEW: Bloomberg Saturday read When Kemi Badenoch sacked Robert Jenrick for treachery it left many in Labour asking: if Keir Starmer was stronger would he do the same with Wes Streeting All eyes in Labour are on Streeting. Bloomberg reported at the turn of the year that the party was on alert for him to mount a challenge even before the locals. The current prevailing view both in govt and backbenches is Starmer appears safe until May. One ally said hed achieved the first objective of the year: to get through the initial weeks unscathed. But his Streeting problem isnt going away. This week came"
X Link 2026-01-17T09:00Z 117.3K followers, 28.8K engagements
"Breaking: Trump threatens a new 10% tariff on the UK and other European countries whove been defending Denmark from February 1st He claims hell raise the it to 25% in June unless a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-17/trump-to-impose-tariffs-on-some-european-nations-over-greenland https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-17/trump-to-impose-tariffs-on-some-european-nations-over-greenland"
X Link 2026-01-17T16:43Z 117.1K followers, 13.2K engagements
"BREAKING: Keir Starmer condemns Trumps new tariffs on the UK and Europe "Our position on Greenland is very clear it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and its future is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Danes. "We have also made clear that Arctic Security matters for the whole of NATO and allies should all do more together to address the threat from Russia across different parts of the Arctic. "Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is completely wrong. We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US administration.""
X Link 2026-01-17T19:32Z 117.4K followers, 147.6K engagements
"White House confirms our story: This is misleading. There is no minimum membership fee to join the Board of Peace. This simply offers permanent membership to partner countries who demonstrate deep commitment to peace security and prosperity. This is misleading. There is no minimum membership fee to join the Board of Peace. This simply offers permanent membership to partner countries who demonstrate deep commitment to peace security and prosperity"
X Link 2026-01-18T07:57Z 117.4K followers, 440.7K engagements
"One question in the UK: why has Tony Blair agreed to take part in this knowing these are the terms EXCLUSIVE with @AlbertoNardelli Donald Trump has told countries that want to serve on his Board of Peace they will have to pay $1 billion to be permanent members Bloomberg has obtained the draft charter. It appears to suggest ***Trump himself would control the EXCLUSIVE with @AlbertoNardelli Donald Trump has told countries that want to serve on his Board of Peace they will have to pay $1 billion to be permanent members Bloomberg has obtained the draft charter. It appears"
X Link 2026-01-18T08:24Z 117.3K followers, 51.2K engagements
"NEW: Keir Starmer has called Trump The Prime Minister reiterated his position on Greenland. He said that security in the High North is a priority for all NATO allies in order to protect Euro-Atlantic interests. He also said that applyingtariffson allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is wrong. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012963007467241603 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012963007467241603"
X Link 2026-01-18T18:59Z 117.5K followers, 160.4K engagements
"Starmer also called Danish PM Mette Frederiksen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO chief Mark Rutte"
X Link 2026-01-18T19:00Z 117.4K followers, 19.4K engagements
"Extraordinary story via @AlbertoNardelli Donald Trump linked his claims on Greenland to not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped [--] Wars PLUS I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace Trump says in the letter obtained by Bloomberg. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland the US president added."
X Link 2026-01-19T07:34Z 117.4K followers, 24.9K engagements
"Which once again begs the question: why is Tony Blair part of this 🕊 @PM_ViktorOrban has received an invitation from U.S. President @realDonaldTrump to join the Gaza Peace Council announced @FM_Szijjarto. He called the invitation an honor and confirmed Hungary will participate noting the prime minister has already instructed him to convey https://t.co/i3lkqwDODG 🕊 @PM_ViktorOrban has received an invitation from U.S. President @realDonaldTrump to join the Gaza Peace Council announced @FM_Szijjarto. He called the invitation an honor and confirmed Hungary will participate noting the prime"
X Link 2026-01-19T08:36Z 117.3K followers, 27.8K engagements
"NEW: Keir Starmer says Trumps threat of tariffs over Greenland are wrong and will damage the British economy The use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong he said A trade war is in no ones interests he said warning: Such measures hurt British workers British businesses and the British economy. Starmer doubled down on his support for Denmark over Trumps claims to Greenland There is a principle here that cannot be set aside because it goes to the heart of how stable and trusted international cooperation works he said. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013182620289364135"
X Link 2026-01-19T09:31Z 117.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Keir Starmer makes clear he has no intention of levying retaliatory tariffs against the US A tariff war is in nobodys interests What I want to do is avoid a tariff war Says hell speak to Trump again in coming days"
X Link 2026-01-19T09:35Z 117.5K followers, 23K engagements
"Keir Starmer laying out why its not possible for the UK to break with the US Cites interconnectedness of defence nuclear and security relationship He is using this presser to defend his approach of never giving up on diplomacy with Trump Its being tested to the limit"
X Link 2026-01-19T09:38Z 117.4K followers, 168K engagements
"Keir Starmer calls Trumps bluff - says he doesnt think hes genuinely considering military action in Greenland"
X Link 2026-01-19T09:50Z 117.4K followers, 14.4K engagements
"New: Trumps tariffs have managed to turn the British right against him and see them unite behind Keir Starmer Reform leader Nigel Farage tells @GBNEWS they are wrong bad and very very hurtful" Farage says: "I will be having some words with the US administration on Wednesday when I am in Davos. I will be going to USA House in Davos on Wednesday and say this is not the way that you treat your best friend." Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls Trumps tariffs a terrible idea and says on this I agree with Keir Starmer https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013211963862499775"
X Link 2026-01-19T11:28Z 117.5K followers, 99.5K engagements
"NEW: Emmanuel Macron is to decline Trumps invitation to join his Board of Peace @Newsbaum_ reports EXCLUSIVE: Trump wants a signing ceremony for his Board of Peace in Davos on Thursday. It is unclear which countries will sign. Many invitees want the US to rewrite the terms sources tell @AlbertoNardelli and me. The Board of Peace has had a rough landing: its been criticised EXCLUSIVE: Trump wants a signing ceremony for his Board of Peace in Davos on Thursday. It is unclear which countries will sign. Many invitees want the US to rewrite the terms sources tell @AlbertoNardelli and me. The Board"
X Link 2026-01-19T17:29Z 117.4K followers, 377.4K engagements
"Polands Donald Tusk makes clear he wont join Trumps peace board on Thursday Przystpienie Polski do organizacji midzynarodowej wymaga zgody Rady Ministrw i ratyfikacji przez Sejm. Rzd kierowa si bdzie wycznie interesem i bezpieczestwem pastwa polskiego. I nikomu nie damy si rozegra. Przystpienie Polski do organizacji midzynarodowej wymaga zgody Rady Ministrw i ratyfikacji przez Sejm. Rzd kierowa si bdzie wycznie interesem i bezpieczestwem pastwa polskiego. I nikomu nie damy si rozegra"
X Link 2026-01-19T17:59Z 117.4K followers, 145.5K engagements
"Trumps Chagos reversal likely also due to the fact that right now the only European leader signing up to his Board of Peace on Thursday is Hungarys Viktor Orban Theres obviously no chance the UK France Germany etc join now The board risks looking like a rogues gallery"
X Link 2026-01-20T08:26Z 117.4K followers, 54.5K engagements
"US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaking in the UK Parliament says he wants to reassure Britain that America wants to work together on shared challenges Says he wants calm waters and send a message of unity Somewhat jarring and awkward speech in light of Trumps behaviour"
X Link 2026-01-20T09:45Z 117.4K followers, 36.8K engagements
"Breaking: *UK APPROVES CHINA'S PLAN ON 'MEGA-EMBASSY' IN LONDON"
X Link 2026-01-20T11:01Z 117.4K followers, 72K engagements
"NEW: MI5 and MI6 did not raise any concerns about the proximity of the new Chinese embassy to underground telecommunications cables the government says The lack of objection from the security services on this issue carries significant weight the govt says"
X Link 2026-01-20T11:09Z 117.4K followers, 15.1K engagements
"NEW: MI5 Director General Ken McCallum says the security services concerns about the new Chinese embassy including over cabling have been mitigated UKIC has worked closely with relevant government departments throughout the planning application for the new embassy. Together we have considered the various national security concerns raised by the proposed build and had the opportunity to raise these concerns at appropriate stages of decision making. MI5 has over [---] years of experience managing national security risks associated with foreign diplomatic premises in London. For the Royal Mint"
X Link 2026-01-20T12:21Z 117.4K followers, 18.7K engagements
"NEW: Keir Starmer is concerned by Putin and Lukashenko being invited to Trumps Board of Peace his spokesman says The UK is not joining the board as things stand Spox says UKs commitment to UN is unwavering Trumps peace board falling apart [--] hours before signing ceremony"
X Link 2026-01-20T13:34Z 117.4K followers, 97.2K engagements
"Scott Bessent says at Davos he thinks the Greenland crisis will not escalate and ends up in a very good place What Im urging everyone here to do is sit back take a deep breath and let things play out Treasury Secretary effectively tells Europe ignore Trump and stay cool"
X Link 2026-01-20T14:00Z 117.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Exclusive: Rachel Reeves interview with Bloomberg in Davos * Urges people to keep cool heads amid Trumps threats * Says: all of our focus is on de-escalation not on worst-case scenarios * Warns a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer is a stupid idea and incredibly difficult to do * Vows no more tax rises. We will not need to do more on that front. We dont plan any tax changes in the spring * Claims Nigel Farage would be very bad news for the UK economy and urged businesses not to sit on the sidelines on the Reform threat Via @Joe_Mayes @LauraNoonanX @flacqua"
X Link 2026-01-20T16:14Z 117.4K followers, 69K engagements
"Keir Starmer will feel vindicated this morning that his approach of diplomacy with Trump even when under extreme pressure has paid off UK officials clearly heavily involved with Danes and Rutte behind scenes to talk Trump admin down and help him find an off-ramp"
X Link 2026-01-22T09:24Z 117.5K followers, 27K engagements
"Some [--] countries were invited to join Trumps Board of Peace These signed up: Bahrain Morocco Argentina Armenia Azerbaijan Belgium Bulgaria Egypt Hungary Indonesia Jordan Kazakhstan Kosovo Mongolia Pakistan Paraguay Qatar Saudi Arabia Turkey UAE Uzbekistan"
X Link 2026-01-22T10:52Z 117.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Exclusive: Keir Starmer has appointed Varun Chandra as his new special envoy to the US on trade and investment. Chandra will be tasked with furthering the UKs economic interests with America by increasing bilateral trade and private sector investment. He will work hand-in-glove with new ambassador Christian Turner sources say. Chandra will work on maximising business relationships while Turner focuses on diplomacy based on his years of experience in international affairs and national security. Starmer thinks it will give the UK the best of all worlds in terms of its diplomatic relations with"
X Link 2026-01-23T12:36Z 117.4K followers, 119.6K engagements
"Full Starmer quotes via PA: I consider President Trump's remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling and I am not surprised they have caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured and in fact across the country." He suggests Trump should apologise to the families of British veterans In response to comments from Diane Dernie mother of severely injured veteran Ben Parkinson the PM said: "What I say to Diane is if I had misspoken in that way or said those words I would certainly apologise and I'd apologise to her." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2014736537594806482"
X Link 2026-01-23T16:26Z 117.5K followers, 39.9K engagements
"More from tonights Bloomberg interview with Keir Starmer * He says the UK will have to forge closer military links to Europe as the US pivots away saying they need greater interoperability cooperation and collaboration * He signals hes listening to those calling for higher defence spending calling it really important and saying Europe needs to step up * He says he spoke by phone to Trump about Ukraine at the weekend and warns that both Kyiv and Europe need American backing to ensure their security. * Ukraine is a very good example of why we need to maintain a very close UK-US relationship. He"
X Link 2026-01-26T21:57Z 117.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Six things you should know about Buzzfeed's new political editor @jimwaterson: http://t.co/zkAgAZfzCW http://guyfawk.es/1aS57Xf http://guyfawk.es/1aS57Xf"
X Link 2013-10-04T14:13Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Syria comment the worst bit RT @mattholehouse: Farage: brilliant Putin the leader I most admire http://t.co/2OySPmn2xW http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/vladimir-putin/10733446/Brilliant-Putin-is-the-leader-I-most-admire-says-Nigel-Farage.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/vladimir-putin/10733446/Brilliant-Putin-is-the-leader-I-most-admire-says-Nigel-Farage.html"
X Link 2014-03-31T08:02Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Farage attacks journalists "who rarely leave the confines of Westminster's restaurants and bars". You'll never see him there course not"
X Link 2014-09-26T14:12Z 117.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Strong headline RT @Independent: Ukip candidate deselected for cruelty to sheep http://t.co/MRskCuMvLY http://ind.pn/1F1C9Vd http://ind.pn/1F1C9Vd"
X Link 2014-10-16T15:34Z 117.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Brian Souter who gave [--] million to Scottish independence campaign and SNP now backing LibDem Norman Baker: http://t.co/kU96QUaB59 http://order-order.com/2015/01/13/norman-baker-slammed-over-cash-from-anti-gay-billionaire/ http://order-order.com/2015/01/13/norman-baker-slammed-over-cash-from-anti-gay-billionaire/"
X Link 2015-01-13T13:17Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Outstanding #journalese in tomorrow's Mirror splash @benglaze (via @suttonnick) http://t.co/GRiq5zsjd5"
X Link 2015-02-10T22:44Z 117.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Here is our poll of final polls. Tories ahead by [---] points. http://t.co/1XWUqR3pHx http://t.co/oeJif9sUdg http://order-order.com/2015/05/07/guidos-poll-of-final-polls/#_@/Z2xqRGwtyfSMpw http://order-order.com/2015/05/07/guidos-poll-of-final-polls/#_@/Z2xqRGwtyfSMpw"
X Link 2015-05-07T11:46Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Lab MP "Its hard-left attacking hard-left - its all related to which faction they came from Trotskyist Stalinist Socialist Action AWL"
X Link 2016-01-20T23:29Z 115.6K followers, [--] engagements
"Leave source on Warsi: "I don't think any of us even realised she was even on our side" . has she ever publicly declared for Leave"
X Link 2016-06-19T21:35Z 117.5K followers, [---] engagements
"@tobymoses fair enough have changed to 'former' in the post"
X Link 2016-06-30T13:44Z 117.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Corbyn slams House of Lords "majority of whom come from an area very near to Westminster". Shami Chakrabarti lives [--] mile from parliament"
X Link 2017-01-22T10:54Z 114.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Sound hire: congratulations to former @michaelgove SpAd @HenryNewman new director of @OpenEurope https://order-order.com/2017/01/24/henry-newman-new-open-europe-director/ https://order-order.com/2017/01/24/henry-newman-new-open-europe-director/"
X Link 2017-01-24T10:09Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Downing Street director of communications Katie Perrior is quitting"
X Link 2017-04-18T10:53Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Top Remainer said in Jan transition their goal: means to delay allow time for public to change mind. Hence time limit requisite for Leavers"
X Link 2017-06-25T18:27Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Keir Starmer says under Labour's plan transition period "could" be over by [----] election #permanenttransition #marr"
X Link 2017-09-03T08:25Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Pretty sure @HenryNewman is right and Corbyn didn't mean to say this https://order-order.com/2017/09/11/corbyns-single-market-shambles/ https://order-order.com/2017/09/11/corbyns-single-market-shambles/"
X Link 2017-09-11T12:35Z 114.7K followers, [--] engagements
"Here was @BarryGardiner just two months ago https://x.com/BarryGardiner/status/938424752871559168 @HenryNewman [--]. We cease to be a member of THE customs union when we leave the EU [--]. A customs union AGREEMENT with EU like Turkey has would give EU power to decide our tariffs & quotas with 3rd countries. Wed be forced to liberalise our market but have no reciprocal access to theirs. /. https://x.com/BarryGardiner/status/938424752871559168 @HenryNewman [--]. We cease to be a member of THE customs union when we leave the EU [--]. A customs union AGREEMENT with EU like Turkey has would give EU power to"
X Link 2018-02-26T09:28Z 114.7K followers, [---] engagements
"For three weeks now Number [--] has been putting off the customs decision until next week https://order-order.com/2018/05/15/customs-decision-has-been-coming-next-week-for-three-weeks/ https://order-order.com/2018/05/15/customs-decision-has-been-coming-next-week-for-three-weeks/"
X Link 2018-05-15T07:41Z 115.7K followers, [--] engagements
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