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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

I looked Trump in the eye as he backed the Chagos Islands deal. His constant U-turns are baffling

Since becoming prime minsiter, Sir Keir Starmer has shown he’s no stranger to changing his mind.

From farmers’ inheritance tax to welfare reform and to the recent change of heart over local elections, U-turns have become central to this Labour government, much to the frustration of Sir Keir’s backbenchers.

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