Newscast Trump v Zelensky?
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Feb 19, 2025 
James Heappey, former Armed Forces Minister with a reputation for straightforward communication, dives into the tense political landscape between Trump and Zelensky, addressing misinformation and its geopolitical ramifications. Claer Barret, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times, sheds light on the economic consequences of rising inflation, discussing insightful budgeting strategies and impacts on renters. The conversation also touches on Europe's unity amid global tensions, showcasing the intricate balance of politics and economics.
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Intelligence Sharing
- James Heappey recalls how US intelligence on Russian false flag operations was declassified and shared with the UK media before the US media.
- This was done to control the narrative and show Russian culpability for the invasion.
Rewriting History
- James Heappey disagrees with Boris Johnson's stance on Donald Trump's comments about Ukraine.
- Heappey finds it unacceptable to rewrite the history of the war's beginning.
Sunak's Intervention
- Rishi Sunak's question about UK support in a peace deal was timely and catalytic, according to James Heappey.
- This question helped gauge public and parliamentary opinion on potential troop deployment.