Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show It's only been 1 year of Trump 2.0
Jan 20, 2026
Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, discusses the pressing need for civil service reform and the UK's diplomatic stance on the Diego Garcia deal. Former Defence Minister Tobias Elwood explains its strategic importance, while environment advocate Fergal Sharkey criticizes the government's water reform proposals. Lastly, Christian May unpacks UK labor market trends and inflation implications, revealing the complexity of the current economic landscape. It's a riveting conversation on politics, environment, and economics!
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Appeasement Hasn't Worked
- Sir Ed Davey argued that appeasing President Trump over the past year has failed and the UK must stand up to him with allies.
- He called Trump "unhinged" and urged collective resistance to protectionist threats like tariffs.
Security Rhetoric Drives Unpredictable Moves
- The leaked texts show Trump linking Greenland ambitions to a perceived Nobel snub and national security rhetoric.
- He framed control of Greenland and Diego Garcia as strategic imperatives and threatened tariffs to force compliance.
Chagos Row: Politics Vs Legal Realities
- Trump publicly attacked the UK over the Chagos/Diego Garcia deal, calling it "an act of capital's great stupidity."
- The UK response emphasised the treaty preserves the base and was welcomed by NATO allies.