Coffee House Shots Westminster waits for Donald’s decision
Jun 18, 2025
Kate Andrews, an economist and journalist from The Spectator, digs into the geopolitical tension surrounding Trump's stance on Iran and its potential military implications. The conversation shifts to the fallout from the UK's trade deal with the Trump administration and its limitations. They discuss misleading inflation figures from the ONS that could impact interest rates, and the controversial recent Commons vote on abortion decriminalization, examining how these narratives shape public policy and women's health.
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Trump's Iran Dilemma Splits Support
- Donald Trump's stance on Iran risks splitting his core MAGA support, with hawks backing him but prominent figures like Tucker Carlson expressing doubt.
- His insistence on preventing a nuclear Iran aims to justify potential military moves as fulfilling past promises.
UK Trade Deal Surprises in D.C.
- The UK secured a modest trade deal with Trump, seen positively in D.C. despite domestic criticism.
- It sets a baseline for future trade talks, surprising expectations that India would lead such efforts.
ONS Inflation Data Misleads Public
- The ONS inflation figures released show a misleading decline due to uncorrected earlier errors in data reporting.
- Inflation is actually flat and sticky, complicating economic decisions and misleading public perception.