The New Statesman | UK politics and culture Ukraine peace talks crumble
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Apr 24, 2025 Rachel Cunliffe, a writer at New Statesman, delves into the recent breakdown of peace talks in Ukraine, highlighting the complexities of US-Russia negotiations and the challenges they face. The discussion moves to the rising popularity of Reform UK, as it gains traction ahead of local elections, posing a significant threat to traditional party dominance. Cunliffe analyzes the political landscape, touching on the controversies surrounding candidate vetting and Labour's struggles to maintain voter support in key regions.
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Collapse of Peace Talks
- The planned London peace conference for Russia-Ukraine peace talks collapsed due to key US and European officials pulling out.
- Separate US-Russia discussions revealed impossible terms for Ukraine, causing the breakdown and a US retreat in negotiations.
UK Marginalized in Peace Efforts
- The UK had little influence in the failed peace negotiations as the US handled talks directly with Russia.
- The illusion of the UK being central to peace efforts has vanished.
Labour and Gender Ruling
- Labour faced embarrassment over the Supreme Court ruling defining woman as a biological woman.
- The party is uniting behind the ruling despite past inconsistencies and political discomfort.