Can Starmer influence the Ukrainian peace process?

James O'Brien Daily

Mar 05, 2025•58 min•Ep. 38

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US Vice President JD Vance has denied insulting British troops after describing a UK-backed proposal as "20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years". Does the UK actually have any power to influence the Ukrainian peace process? Why does Vance keep attacking the UK specifically?

Also, Donald Trump has imposed the latest round of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. James speaks with Dmitry Grozoubinski, Founder of ExplainTrade and author of "Why Politicians Lie About Trade", to explain what this means.

And, James speaks with Victoria Rose, a consultant plastic surgeon who’s been to Gaza to provide medical support several times, before Israel denied her access on three occasions in February.

This episode was recorded on the 5th March. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

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