Trumpism is sinking democratic values. It’s Starmer’s job to steer the UK back to safety | Polly Toynbee

Labour’s Lord Brooke suggested imposing 25% tariffs on “ American products which are causing us difficulties Coca-Cola , Pepsi , KFC , McDonald's ” The government replied that the US is an “indispensable ally” That craven attitude may be politic today right until it fails tomorrow .

But how cheap do we sell national dignity?.

Labour must make urgent repairs in the UK . Speed up genuine reform of the risible Lords.

Revise anti-protest laws reminiscent of the Tolpuddle martyr era. Revise the anti-test laws.

Use this exceptional majority to set right a crooked tax system.

Unjust council tax has been too politically toxic to touch, leaving Buckingham Palace paying less than a semi.