Baldrick’s cunning plan has come unstuck. The one tactical victory that Rishi Sunak’s supporters (outside of CCHQ an endangered species) claimed on his behalf was that his surprise springing of a summer election on the public had put Nigel Farage out of contention. Tee-hee. What a coup! Zombies dancing in the streets may not be a pretty sight, but Downing Street was full of the Tory Undead celebrating their Machiavellian leader’s brilliant initiative.
Ukraine’s allies pledge new aid at Ramstein
Zelensky attained commitments in air defence from his western allies, but long-range weapons restrictions remain a point of contention.