Bringing fruits to Trump’s volcano: Starmer edition

The British prime minister must also be ready to play hardball

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Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.

A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.
The New York Times - 30m
The Starmer-Trump love-in

Plus: more ammo, less aid — the UK’s changing spending priorities
Financial Times - 1h
The papers: 'Charmer Starmer' with the 'Trump card'

The prime minister's diplomatic efforts with Donald Trump in Washington dominate the papers on Friday.
BBC News - 19h
Trump greets Starmer at White House

US President suggested that Britain could escape tariffs if agreement struck
Financial Times - 14h
Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff

Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigration
Financial Times - Feb. 21
The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting

When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.
BBC News - Feb. 20
The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?

And will he get a deal on Ukraine?
BBC News - 6d
Trump has changed Ukraine conversation, Starmer says

The PM suggests Trump has "created an opportunity" to end the war, ahead of a trip the the US.
BBC News - 4d
Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown

The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.
BBC News - 2d

Zelenskyy’s humiliation in the White House

Ukraine’s president finds himself squeezed between two big powers
Financial Times - 6m
Zelenskyy leaves White House early after furious meeting where Trump claims he ‘disrespected US’ and is not ready for peace – live

Press conference between US and Ukraine leaders cancelled and no minerals deal signed after angry scenes in White House. in Athens . The peaceful scenes in central Athens have now been eclipsed ...
The Guardian - 15m
Trump likens UK order against Apple to Chinese surveillance

US president lashes out at demand for tech group to grant access to secure cloud data
Financial Times - 23m
Aston Villa v Cardiff City: FA Cup fifth round – live

FA Cup updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off at Villa Park Live scoreboard | Read today’s Football Daily | Mail Simon The teams are in, and these are the players who will decide this tie, ...
The Guardian - 24m
Federal workers might get email requiring response after Trump and Musk praise efforts to investigate workforce – live

Employees may again be asked to explain recent accomplishments, AP reports, days after Musk argued the aim was to ‘pulse check’ US government. US aid cuts have forced the UN children’s agency ...
The Guardian - 24m