None of the prime minister’s critics engages with the difficult critical dilemmas emerging from Britain’s dangerous reliance on United States power
It is hard being a friend of Donald Trump, yet it is a lot much less harmful than being his opponent. There isn’t a substantial variety of choices in between. War between East is subjecting exactly how minimal the choices are for a British prime minister.The US president doesn’t see alliances as lasting connections based on common advantage, but as moving transactions on a mafia version. In charge offers defense in exchange for tribute and loyalty.Rafael Behr is a Guardian reporter
Guardian Newsroom: Can Labour return from the brink?On Thursday 30April, in advance of the May elections, join Gaby Hinsliff, Zoe Williams, Polly Toynbee and Rafael Behr as they discuss how much of a risk Labour is under from both the Green event and Reform and whether Keir Starmer can make it through as leader of the party. Schedule tickets below
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