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Times Front Page 20th of February 2025
Starmer challenged Trump’s portrayal of Zelensky, insisting there is no basis for branding him a dictator and stressing the importance of democratic principles.
Starmer challenged Trump’s portrayal of Zelensky, insisting there is no basis for branding him a dictator and stressing the importance of democratic principles.
Britain is exploring a potential plan involving enhanced aerial capabilities and joint initiatives to reduce reliance on large ground deployments, with a focus on bolstering collaboration among allies and reinforcing strategic readiness.
Senior figures have called on a major overseas partner to provide firm security guarantees, with the PM insisting on strengthened transatlantic commitments and the Opposition urging Europe to bolster its defences as part of a prospective peace settlement.
The PM is poised to serve as a diplomatic intermediary with Trump at an emergency meeting in Paris, aiming to safeguard Western unity and broker a durable peace in the ongoing war while ensuring Europe’s key security interests are protected.