Has Starmer Been Spooked by Farage?

The Daily Briefing

May 30, 2025•5 min•Ep. 898

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Summary

Today's briefing covers UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's criticism of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage amid Reform's rise in polls. It also touches on stalled US-China trade talks that may require presidential intervention and rare tensions between Russia and Serbia over arms deliveries to Ukraine. Finally, we look ahead to the Shangri-La Dialogue and the South Korean presidential election.

Episode description

In today’s episode, we cover UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s attempt to take on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, the US-China trade talks, a Russia-Serbia fallout, and what’s coming up in global politics next week.

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✍️ Starmer Criticises Farage