PM’s first challenge will be Iran, not Brexit
While Brexit continues to dominate national politics, Britain's reaction to the situation unfolding in the Gulf will be an immediate test of our new PM.
Trump urges walking away – how’s that going for him?
“Art of the Deal” author’s insistence UK should walk away in EU talks is lapped up by Brexiters. But Trump is proof it’s a dumb tactic.
Trump’s Iran tantrum should set Brexit alarm bells ringing
The US president ignored the arguments of his closest allies. What chance that he will pay attention to post-Brexit Britain?
Trump’s Iran policy shows folly of quitting EU
While US president is trying to rip up Iran nuclear deal, EU is standing up for peace and order. All the more reason to stay close to it.
No cake – and not much to eat
Trump’s presidency and Brexit are putting huge strains on the UK’s post-election foreign policy making.
We must invest in soft power post-Brexit
If Juncker really believes English is in retreat, he’s living in another galaxy. But that’s no reason to be complacent.
Brexiters shouldn’t toast Trump just yet
Anti-EU campaigners are jubilant at having a fellow nationalist in the White House. But Trump’s policies spell immense risk for the UK.
Trump’s NATO, Iran comments show Brexit irresponsibilty
If Trump became president, pulled US out of NATO and ripped up Iran deal, it would make even less sense for UK to quit EU.