Newslinks for Wednesday 4th March 2026
We're watching the same failure loop.
Starmer is no Churchill, says Trump as tensions rise
“Donald Trump has launched a fresh assault on Sir Keir Starmer mocking the PM as no Winston Churchill. Speaking in the Oval Office the US President doubled down on his attacks on the PM over his blocking of the use the UK base in Diego Garcia to bomb Iran. Just hours after telling The Sun the Special Relationship was “not what it used to be”, Mr Trump told reporters: “I’m not happy with the UK.” And speaking in front of a bust Britain’s wartime hero, President Trump unleashed his latest withering assessment of the PM. Referencing Sir Keir’s botched attempts to giveaway the Chagos Islands, he added: “That island. He made a lease of the island. Somebody came and took it away from him.” Mr Trump added: “This is not the age of Churchill.. the UK has been very unhelpful, with that stupid island of theirs… what is that all about? They have ruined relationships – its a shame.” The US has withdrawn support for Labour’s deal over concerns they would lose access to the crucial airbase in the Indian Ocean that could have refuelled B2 bombers striking the Mullahs. The President added: “And it’s taken 3 or 4 days for us to work out where we can land. This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with.” The latest attack came after Downing Street said the US is still a “staunch” ally after Donald Trump launched another broadside against Sir Keir Starmer over the Middle East war.” – The Sun
Britain scrambles warship to Cyprus after France deploys aircraft carrier – Daily Telegraph
Fears Gulf states will run out of anti-drone rockets in DAYS amid Dubai onslaught as Brits race to first UK evac flight – The Sun
Who hates who in the Middle East: As a former British Nato commander warns we are on the brink of World War III – the definitive guide to who is backing Trump… and who is on the side of the Mullahs – Daily Mail
US commander declares ‘We have just begun’ as 4 dead soldiers named – The Times
British students mourn ‘beloved’ Ayatollah – Daily Telegraph
Vigils at British mosques for ‘martyr’ Ayatollah Khamenei – The Times
Comment:
Starmer undermining Trump has caused worst ever rift in Special Relationship… and all to appease the PM’s Labour critics – Harry Cole, The Sun
I commanded Nato. I fear we’re living through the start of WWIII – Richard Shirreff, Daily Mail
No PM since Suez has bungled the special relationship worse than Starmer – Philip Johnston, Daily Telegraph
Under Starmer UK is an irrelevant 3rd-rate power squawking from sidelines about legal niceties & dithering over despots – Leo McKinstry, The Sun
Is the ‘special relationship’ dead? Why Trump turned on Britain – Katy Balls, The Times
What does victory in Iran look like? Here are three possible answers – Tobias Ellwood, Daily …
We're watching the same failure loop.
Starmer is no Churchill, says Trump as tensions rise
“Donald Trump has launched a fresh assault on Sir Keir Starmer mocking the PM as no Winston Churchill. Speaking in the Oval Office the US President doubled down on his attacks on the PM over his blocking of the use the UK base in Diego Garcia to bomb Iran. Just hours after telling The Sun the Special Relationship was “not what it used to be”, Mr Trump told reporters: “I’m not happy with the UK.” And speaking in front of a bust Britain’s wartime hero, President Trump unleashed his latest withering assessment of the PM. Referencing Sir Keir’s botched attempts to giveaway the Chagos Islands, he added: “That island. He made a lease of the island. Somebody came and took it away from him.” Mr Trump added: “This is not the age of Churchill.. the UK has been very unhelpful, with that stupid island of theirs… what is that all about? They have ruined relationships – its a shame.” The US has withdrawn support for Labour’s deal over concerns they would lose access to the crucial airbase in the Indian Ocean that could have refuelled B2 bombers striking the Mullahs. The President added: “And it’s taken 3 or 4 days for us to work out where we can land. This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with.” The latest attack came after Downing Street said the US is still a “staunch” ally after Donald Trump launched another broadside against Sir Keir Starmer over the Middle East war.” – The Sun
Britain scrambles warship to Cyprus after France deploys aircraft carrier – Daily Telegraph
Fears Gulf states will run out of anti-drone rockets in DAYS amid Dubai onslaught as Brits race to first UK evac flight – The Sun
Who hates who in the Middle East: As a former British Nato commander warns we are on the brink of World War III – the definitive guide to who is backing Trump… and who is on the side of the Mullahs – Daily Mail
US commander declares ‘We have just begun’ as 4 dead soldiers named – The Times
British students mourn ‘beloved’ Ayatollah – Daily Telegraph
Vigils at British mosques for ‘martyr’ Ayatollah Khamenei – The Times
Comment:
Starmer undermining Trump has caused worst ever rift in Special Relationship… and all to appease the PM’s Labour critics – Harry Cole, The Sun
I commanded Nato. I fear we’re living through the start of WWIII – Richard Shirreff, Daily Mail
No PM since Suez has bungled the special relationship worse than Starmer – Philip Johnston, Daily Telegraph
Under Starmer UK is an irrelevant 3rd-rate power squawking from sidelines about legal niceties & dithering over despots – Leo McKinstry, The Sun
Is the ‘special relationship’ dead? Why Trump turned on Britain – Katy Balls, The Times
What does victory in Iran look like? Here are three possible answers – Tobias Ellwood, Daily …
Newslinks for Wednesday 4th March 2026
We're watching the same failure loop.
Starmer is no Churchill, says Trump as tensions rise
“Donald Trump has launched a fresh assault on Sir Keir Starmer mocking the PM as no Winston Churchill. Speaking in the Oval Office the US President doubled down on his attacks on the PM over his blocking of the use the UK base in Diego Garcia to bomb Iran. Just hours after telling The Sun the Special Relationship was “not what it used to be”, Mr Trump told reporters: “I’m not happy with the UK.” And speaking in front of a bust Britain’s wartime hero, President Trump unleashed his latest withering assessment of the PM. Referencing Sir Keir’s botched attempts to giveaway the Chagos Islands, he added: “That island. He made a lease of the island. Somebody came and took it away from him.” Mr Trump added: “This is not the age of Churchill.. the UK has been very unhelpful, with that stupid island of theirs… what is that all about? They have ruined relationships – its a shame.” The US has withdrawn support for Labour’s deal over concerns they would lose access to the crucial airbase in the Indian Ocean that could have refuelled B2 bombers striking the Mullahs. The President added: “And it’s taken 3 or 4 days for us to work out where we can land. This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with.” The latest attack came after Downing Street said the US is still a “staunch” ally after Donald Trump launched another broadside against Sir Keir Starmer over the Middle East war.” – The Sun
Britain scrambles warship to Cyprus after France deploys aircraft carrier – Daily Telegraph
Fears Gulf states will run out of anti-drone rockets in DAYS amid Dubai onslaught as Brits race to first UK evac flight – The Sun
Who hates who in the Middle East: As a former British Nato commander warns we are on the brink of World War III – the definitive guide to who is backing Trump… and who is on the side of the Mullahs – Daily Mail
US commander declares ‘We have just begun’ as 4 dead soldiers named – The Times
British students mourn ‘beloved’ Ayatollah – Daily Telegraph
Vigils at British mosques for ‘martyr’ Ayatollah Khamenei – The Times
Comment:
Starmer undermining Trump has caused worst ever rift in Special Relationship… and all to appease the PM’s Labour critics – Harry Cole, The Sun
I commanded Nato. I fear we’re living through the start of WWIII – Richard Shirreff, Daily Mail
No PM since Suez has bungled the special relationship worse than Starmer – Philip Johnston, Daily Telegraph
Under Starmer UK is an irrelevant 3rd-rate power squawking from sidelines about legal niceties & dithering over despots – Leo McKinstry, The Sun
Is the ‘special relationship’ dead? Why Trump turned on Britain – Katy Balls, The Times
What does victory in Iran look like? Here are three possible answers – Tobias Ellwood, Daily …
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