Politics Unpacked Starmer's Shuttle Diplomacy
Dec 12, 2025
Former diplomatic editor Michael Bingham and City A.M.'s Alice Denby dive into the urgent diplomacy surrounding Ukraine, analyzing Keir Starmer's efforts for peace. They discuss the implications of Donald Trump's position and the risk of temporary resolutions with Russia. The duo also explores NATO's readiness in the face of cyber threats and U.S. pressure on Europe. From calls to rejoin the customs union to the impact of AI on misinformation, they tackle cultural shifts and the political landscape with sharp insight.
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US Decoupling Proposal Is Unrealistic
- The leaked US national security strategy suggests the US might try to decouple from certain EU members.
- Michael Bingham calls that notion a fantasy and rejects American rights to dictate EU membership.
Cultural Critique Drives US Pressure
- The leaked document frames European liberalism as degenerate and underpins US criticism.
- Alice Denby argues Europe should respond more muscularly to protect its post-war consensus.
Keep Independent Budget Oversight
- Preserve an independent fiscal check by keeping the OBR credible and involved in budget scrutiny.
- Alice Denby urges retaining an independent forecaster to mark government decisions and prevent opaque politics.
