Sometimes governments are given an unexpected opportunity to reconsider a bad decision. Our Government has just been handed one over the Chagos Islands. It should take it. The proposed agreement to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius is now effectively on hold. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that Britain cannot proceedContinue reading “Chagos should make the UK think again about its Overseas Territories”
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Burnham says he will defend the Falklands. But, would he fight for them?
This article originally appeared on http://www.gbnews.com Javier Milei takes to the podium at the United Nations today with the Falkland Islands dispute once again simmering in the background. Argentina has begun sanctions proceedings against more than 60 companies and individuals connected with oil development around the islands, while Milei continues toContinue reading “Burnham says he will defend the Falklands. But, would he fight for them?”
We will pass, but the Standard of 4RTR will remain
Last week I attended a moving and emotional service in the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, where the Standard of the 4th Royal Tank Regiment (Scotland’s Own) was re-dedicated in a simple but memorable ceremony. For those of you who may not be quite up to speed, the Fourth – more commonly known as 4RTRContinue reading “We will pass, but the Standard of 4RTR will remain”
Good GDP news could bring bad news on interest rates
This is an abbreviated article by Liz Barclay – read the full article at Business111.com/news Britain’s economy has unexpectedly grown by 0.4% in July. Great news. Except stronger growth could make the Bank of England more willing to put interest rates up, with some City economists reportedly predicting as many as four increasesContinue reading “Good GDP news could bring bad news on interest rates”
Could Argentina take the Falklands – – and could Britain stop it?
Argentina may lack the naval strength to retake the Falklands, but its refurbished F-16 fighters and potential use of civilian vessels mean the threat cannot simply be dismissed. The more troubling question is whether Britain retains the firepower to defend the islands—or mount another 1982-style task force if their defences wereContinue reading “Could Argentina take the Falklands – – and could Britain stop it?”