US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has just hit out at ‘traditional’ allies’ failure to support the US in its operation against the Iranian regime. Speaking at a Pentagon press conference, he said Israel was a ‘capable’ partner:
“Unlike so many of our traditional allies who wring their hands and clutch their pearls, humming and hawing about the use of force.”
57 hours into the US operation…
The day before the Spring Statement – for which the Treasury has undergone extreme efforts to keep as quiet as possible so far – the readout from business leaders has turned sour. Who could have predicted that…
The Institute of Directors measures business leader optimism every month. Its rating decreased to -63 in February compared to -48 in January. Confirming the death of a brief uptick in confidence over Christmas…
Predictions for increased costs rose to +84 from +81. The most important factors behind the poorer scores were ‘UK economic conditions’ (77%), ’employment taxes’ (63%), and ‘business taxes’ (54%). Worries about all of these are up…
Andrew Griffith. Shadow Business Secretary, said: “This government of leftists and lawyers has no experience of business or how to grow our economy. Falling business confidence means jobs are cut, high streets hollowed out and families have less money at the end of the month.” Oil price volatility could deal an additional blow to Reeves’ ‘fiscal rule’ management with inflationary waves…
Two Hellenic Navy frigates and two F-16 fighter jets are heading to Cyprus to defend the island. Greek defence Minister Nikos Dendias:
“Following the unprovoked attacks on the territory of Cyprus, Greece will… contribute in every possible way to the defence of the Republic of Cyprus in order to address the threats and illegal actions taking place on its territory.”
Where is the Royal Navy?
Farage spoke on the Iran situation at his press conference at midday. He said unequivocally that he supports regime change in Iran. Meanwhile no one knows what Starmer thinks…
He said “this is very different to the Iraq decision” and – in terms of a new regime – that a “constitutional monarchy” is one of several available options.
The Reform leader added that the strictures of international law are now “outdated” and that “international law is whatever you want it to be,” with lawyers who “use it when it suits them and don’t when it doesn’t.” Even EU leaders coming round to that point of view…
Ashley Dalton says:
“Whilst my oral chemotherapy treatment will not stop me from being that champion for West Lancashire, I believe now is the right time to take the reasonable adjustments I need to both manage my condition and focus on being a constituency MP by stepping back from ministerial duties.”
Read her full letter below:
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The Cypriot government has released a statement:
“Two unmanned aerial vehicles that were moving towards the direction of the British Bases at Akrotiri were confronted in time.”
Alarms rang out at the RAF base. There were evacuations following the attack last night. In John Healey’s Sunday round yesterday he said previous attacks from the Iranians “were not targeting the island.” Starmer sinks deeper into his chair…
Speaking at his speech on how to achieve “progressive capitalism” Wes Streeting fired a dig and Andy Burnham:
“Bond markets are not bond villains and fiscal rules matter.”