Lord Mandelson set to work with Farage to win over Trump
Lord Mandelson is set to call on Nigel Farage to help him win over Donald Trump’s administration.
Britain’s new ambassador to the US is ready to engage with the Reform UK leader as part of efforts to persuade Mr Trump not to go to war with Britain on tariffs.
The move comes despite senior Labour figures warning against any such overture to Right-wing politicians for fear it would “elevate” their cause.
Elevate above what? Our absurd swamp of a Labour government? Shouldn't be difficult, but good grief, we see some rum language in modern politics. It isn't easy to know what to say, but perhaps Labour could "elevate" its own cause if it approaches the task as an Augean stables kind of job.
Seems hopelessly unlikely, but if Labour ditches its leader, all senior Cabinet members, Net Zero, the BBC, its immigration policy... well it's a big stable. The party could then allow voters to know what its cause is and how it is to be achieved.
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The Labour politicians do have a point. If you've spent the last decade slagging off a potential and actual US president, and generally engaging in student union posturing, you should be allowed some time to quietly enjoy the fruits of your labours.
It's like those blokes who set off round the world in ridiculously unseaworthy boats and with zero seamanship skills - they don't want lifeboats turning up and spoiling all their fun.
Sam - good point, quite a few of them seem determined to stay on in opposition, hoping that the potential for finger-pointing hasn't been destroyed by the inconvenience of having their chap as PM.
JH: Still wondering if Mandelson was a serious appointment or just a bit of counter-winding-up.
JH - I'm wondering too, although I wouldn't be surprised if Mandelson lobbied for it.
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