A Labour government pushing for increased defense spending and benefit cuts isn’t exactly what voters might have expected, but these are no ordinary times. The world is shifting in ways that make traditional political playbooks look outdated. With US President Donald Trump stirring the pot by weakening NATO’s unity—a move that has long safeguarded Europe—Russian leader Vladimir Putin has grown bolder, sensing a lack of strong opposition from the West.
Meanwhile, Trump’s economic policies, including tariffs against neighbouring countries and major economies, threaten to shake global markets and push trade into decline. It’s against this backdrop that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is having to make tough decisions, ensuring the UK is equipped to handle an increasingly volatile world.
