Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss called for a Cold War-style “economic NATO” to counter the Chinese regime’s economic dominance during a visit to Taipei on Wednesday. She also urged “all free nations” to back the self-governing republic’s freedom, drawing the ire of Beijing, which claims sovereignty over the island. Truss is the first former British prime minister…
Liz Truss Calls for ‘Economic NATO’ to Counter China’s Influence During Taiwan Visit
May 17, 2023
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Scottish Conservatives Call for Inquiry Into SNP Finance Investigation
The Scottish Conservatives have called for an inquiry into the ongoing investigation of possible fundraising fraud by the Scottish National Party (SNP). The Scottish Conservatives’ chief Whip Alexander Burnet wrote to the Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone, proposing a new committee to investigate Operation Branchform, the codename for the investigation into SNP finances. Johnstone also serves…
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Ban on ‘No-Fault Evictions’ in Reform of Private Rental Sector
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Top Met Officer Denies Political Pressure to Clampdown on Coronation Protesters
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Parliament Won’t Survive Catastrophic Incident Unless Repaired, MPs Warn
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Trans Row Rocks Oxford University as 44 Dons Back Gender-Critical Speaker’s Talk
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Wallace Denies UK Will Be ‘Dangerously Exposed’ When Transport Aircraft Cut
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