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Conservative Journalist Mocked For Asking The Cringiest Possible Trump Question

Posted on 12/04/2025 by Boris Clair

Considering that Donald Trump’s current tariff antics are fueling recession fears, there’s no doubt the public wants answers.

However, they won’t be getting them from the questions asked by reporters like Cara Castronuova, who works for Lindell TV, a news network created by My Pillow big cheese Mike Lindell.

Castronuova, a former boxer, became the subject of much social media mockery on Friday when she asked a question at the White House’s press briefing that seemed like it could have been composed by press secretary Karoline Leavitt herself.

“Will you guys also consider releasing the president’s fitness plan? He actually looks healthier than ever before — healthier than he did eight years ago, and I’m sure everybody in this room could agree,” Castronuova asked. “Is he working out with Bobby Kennedy and eating less McDonald’s?”

Leavitt was obviously happy to end the press gathering with a softball question like that.

“I can confirm the president is in very good shape, as you see on a near daily basis here,” she said.

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LEAVITT: I can confirm the president is in very good shape pic.twitter.com/KyeFjjsnsq

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 11, 2025

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REPORTER: President Trump looks healthier than ever before. I’m sure everybody in this room could agree. Is he working out with Bobby Kennedy and is he eating less McDonald’s?

LEAVITT: I can confirm the president is in very good shape pic.twitter.com/KyeFjjsnsq

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 11, 2025

The timing of Castronuova’s question was fortuitous; she asked it on the same day Trump had his annual physical.

Her premise was also factually dubious ― remember, Trump is a big fan of McDonald’s and once said that exercise is bad for the human body.

As a result, she was heavily mocked on social media for being a suck-up, not a journalist.

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Have I been misunderstanding what “being in very good shape” is all this time??

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Have I been misunderstanding what “being in very good shape” is all this time??

— dara faye (@darafaye) April 11, 2025

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The great leader is the most handsome man in the galaxy, is it his amazing genes or eating at McDonald’s? Brought to you by McDonald’s, you’re lovin’ it or else

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How embarrassing for our nation.

— The Nicest Boy on this Website and App (@bikivindaloo) April 11, 2025

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How embarrassing for our nation.

— The Nicest Boy on this Website and App (@bikivindaloo) April 11, 2025

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She didn’t answer the question about him working out and eating less McDonalds. So that would be a no.

— Art Candee (@ArtCandee) April 11, 2025

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She didn’t answer the question about him working out and eating less McDonalds. So that would be a no.

— Art Candee (@ArtCandee) April 11, 2025

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How much do you want to bet Americans are told by his doctor that “Trump could run a 5k today, in scorching conditions of 110 degrees, and win” if he chose to.

— Alicia (@aliciablackgirl) April 11, 2025

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How much do you want to bet Americans are told by his doctor that “Trump could run a 5k today, in scorching conditions of 110 degrees, and win” if he chose to.

— Alicia (@aliciablackgirl) April 11, 2025

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\"The Emperor’s clothes have never looked better, has he been working out?\"

— Zach Wilson (@televisionaryZW) April 11, 2025

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“The Emperor’s clothes have never looked better, has he been working out?”

— Zach Wilson (@televisionaryZW) April 11, 2025

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Trump’s blood type is ketchup.

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Trump’s blood type is ketchup.

— Machine Pun Kelly (@KellyScaletta) April 11, 2025

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My God. You used to complain about the media.

Look at the new rightoid media. Literally questions about how hot Trump looks.

This kind of worship was funny and had an ironic flavor in 2016. Now it’s literally how we’re governed. pic.twitter.com/fniwoOTI9l

— Richard Hanania (@RichardHanania) April 11, 2025

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My God. You used to complain about the media.

Look at the new rightoid media. Literally questions about how hot Trump looks.

This kind of worship was funny and had an ironic flavor in 2016. Now it’s literally how we’re governed. pic.twitter.com/fniwoOTI9l

— Richard Hanania (@RichardHanania) April 11, 2025

I Went To Prague And Discovered Tartar Sauce On Chips – Here’s What Other Countries Swear By

Posted on 12/04/2025 by Boris Clair

I just got home from Prague and there were two huge revelations for me: homemade raspberry lemonade should be on every drinks menu, just as it is in the Czech capital, and tartar sauce goes SO well with chips.

I know, it doesn’t sound like it would fit and to be honest, when my partner and I were offered some for our sides, I politely declined. My partner didn’t, though, and I bravely pinched some for a sample.

I am so glad that I did.

The hot, salty chips we were served combined with the tangy tartar sauce made for a taste sensation. It is a match made in heaven and I can only apologise to the great city of Prague for my oversight.

It did get me wondering though. am I missing out? And what do people around the world prefer to have with their chips?

What people have with fries around the world

Australia

In Australia, chips are often served with chicken salt. On their website, The Chicken Salt Co says this is a mainstay in Australian takeaways and has been for 50 years: “Originally developed in the 1970s by two Europeans living in Adelaide, chicken salt was used as a seasoning for rotisserie chickens to add flavour and colour.

“Chicken shop owners would also add chicken salt to chips (known as hot chips) and it’s popularity spread to all corners of Australia.”

It’s surprisingly not made with chicken and is instead a blend of paprika, sugar, garlic and onion. It is DELICIOUS and I am fully obsessed.

Belgium

According to Belgian Smaak, which is a website and podcast about Belgian beer, Belgian culture, and Belgian beer culture, Belgians eat more fries per capita than any other nation and it’s the world’s biggest exporter of frozen fries.

While Belgians also enjoy tartar sauce with their chips, Belgian Smaak explains they often have Andalouse sauce, which is “essentially mayonnaise made with tomato paste and mixed with crushed, roasted red bell peppers.”

Canada

Canada is home to poutine which is a delicious dish made of fresh-cut french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.

It. Is. Incredible.

Iceland

According to Icelandic food store Topiceland: “This spice is absolutely essential on French fries. It’s also great in various potato dishes, gratins, sauces, and stews.”

The popular seasoning includes MSG, onion, paprika, spice mix, herb protein and glucose syrup. Sounds amazing.

Netherlands

This one is a constant in our house.

Home cook Kinfolk Recipes explains: “In Holland we like to add fritessaus to our french fries. Fritessaus is a sort of mayonnaise. It is similar to mayonnaise, but with at most 25% fat, it is leaner and usually sweeter than mayonnaise.”

Ingredients include lemon, mustard, and chives.

Romania

In Romania, chips are most often enjoyed with mujdei: a creamy, very garlicky sauce.

According to Romanian food and folklore blog From Dill to Dracula, this sauce contains a whole head of garlic, sour cream, salt, pepper, and vegetable oil. Sounds delicious and utterly pungent.

Scotland

Here in my home of Scotland, we have something called chippy sauce. Only sold on the east coast and very controversial to some people, this sauce is a mix of brown sauce and vinegar. The ratio of each part changes depending on where you are, but in Edinburgh, this tangy treat is available in every chippy and always piques the curiosity of tourists at the Fringe.

The rest of the UK

The UK takes condiments very seriously and in fact, preferences change from one region to another. A 2023 survey found that in northern England, ketchup is the preferred condiment with chips.

In Northern Ireland, people most often opt for gravy and in Wales, a good dousing of curry sauce does the trick.

Vietnam

Food Republic reveals that in Vietnam, “it’s common to enjoy french fries, called khoai tây chiên, with an almost dessert-like dip made of a small scoop of butter with a side of sugar.

“People eat the sweet and buttery combo by dipping crisp fries into the softened butter and then granulated white sugar.”

Honestly? Sold.

‘It Treats Us Like Children’ – What 5 Autistic People Think Of Netflix’s Love On The Spectrum

Posted on 12/04/2025 by Boris Clair

Love On The Spectrum season three recently hit Netflix, much to fans’ delight.

A family member of mine, who is autistic and whose dating dramas could honestly fuel a movie franchise, is among them; they got me into it as soon as it went live, and is hooked on the new season.

Speaking to Tudum, executive producer and co-creator Cian O’Clery said he enjoys how its participants “represent the diversity of the spectrum.”

But some autistic people feel that the show, of which the editing is sometimes seen as ‘infantilising’ the cast, is a little ‘patronising’, and actually may give a reductive view of autistic people.

So, we thought we’d ask some autistic people to give us their thoughts on the show.

Of course, these are just a few voices and far from a unified stance on the Netflix hit; people’s thoughts will naturally differ according to each individual.

“My experience as an autistic woman leads me to have conflicting emotions about Love on the Spectrum.”

Katherine Rundell, a writer at Academized.com, told us she had mixed feelings.

“I value the program’s approach to presenting autistic people’s experiences while they explore the deeply human and vulnerable aspects of dating,” she told us.

“Autistic people seldom receive portrayals with emotional depth and even less frequently demonstrate attempts at connection and intimacy therefore this show addresses a significant absence.”

Still, she says, she can’t help but find the show’s approach a little “patronising.”

“The narration seems to treat autistic individuals like children while targeting a neurotypical audience who might react with ‘oohs’ and ‘awws’ instead of focusing directly on the autistic people featured in the show,” she said.

“The show’s tone focuses too much on portraying individuals as endearingly quirky… We seem to be under study rather than being comprehended.”

And while Rundell acknowledges other dating shows use dating coaches, she thinks “their function in this program seems to suggest that autistic individuals require training to become attractive to neurotypical standards” and that it ignores “the legitimacy of neurodivergent ways of showing affection, attraction, or communicating.”

“The series contains beautiful intimate scenes where individuals authentically connect with each other in their unique ways which transcends the editing process,” she concluded.

“And when it’s good, it’s really good. I wish the show would dive deeper into its subjects while posing tougher questions and empowering autistic people to share their personal narratives.”

“I recommend everyone to watch it”

Jessica Whalley, author of The Autistic Mom, says she’s “obsessed” with the show.

“As an autistic person, I made it a priority to watch this from season one,” she added. Her favourite storyline is the one between Abbey and David.

“I tell everyone I know, neurotypical and neurodivergent, to watch the show – not only is it heartwarming, [but] it also shares that autistic adults want and need love and the realities, struggles and joys of that journey.”

“I see myself in the show”

Late-diagnosed mother Erin K Arceri told us she “was a high-masking autistic person most of my life – until my health collapsed about a decade ago, and I couldn’t hide it anymore.”

“I love Love on the Spectrum,” she continued.

“I see so much of myself in many of the people on the show. It’s helped me feel less alone and more seen.”

“I don’t feel fully represented”

Another anonymous source told HuffPost UK that while they enjoy the show, they feel it leaves a portion of the autistic experience out.

“Lots of the families [in the show] seem to have quite a lot of money. But lots of autistic adults are not well off.”

Still, they say, the “drama” of the show has been fun to watch, and they like how the show depicts autistic desire and affection.

“I have dated since I was a teenager and now people might understand that is normal,” they added.

“There’s still a long way to go”

Autistic psychotherapist and founder of The Sensitive Empowerment Community, which “supports sensitive and autistic individuals,” Julie Bjelland, says she also feels conflicted.

“I’ve watched Love on the Spectrum with a blend of appreciation and concern,” she shared.

“While I’m grateful that the show brings conversations about autism and dating into the public eye – and appreciate the inclusion of LGBTQ+ representation – I believe there’s still a long way to go in how autistic people are portrayed.”

One of her main concerns, she says, is that the show focuses on “surface-level depictions of autism, often reinforcing the idea that autistic people are childlike or incapable of independence.”

She says she’d “love to see greater representation of those of us who may not ‘look autistic’ by traditional standards but who are navigating dating, intimacy, and deep emotional connection through an autistic lens.”

Season one included Kaelynn Partlow, who has fewer support needs than other cast members and has since said she thinks she wasn’t included in season two because of her preference for a neurotypical boyfriend and her strong communication skills. Still, she shared on TikTok, “I get it.”

Bjelland, however, likes the inclusion of dating coach Jennifer Cook, who is herself autistic.

“I hope future seasons continue that momentum – by involving more autistic voices behind the scenes and expanding representation to include late-discovered adults, LGBTQ+ folks, and those whose communication and relational styles are more subtle or internal,” she said.

‘In The Balance’: MPs Recalled To Parliament As Ministers Race To Save British Steel

Posted on 11/04/2025 by Boris Clair

MPs will return to Westminster on Saturday to vote on emergency government plans to save British Steel which could see it brought into public ownership.

In a highly unusual move, parliament has been recalled from its Easter recess as Keir Starmer warned the company’s future was “in the balance” unless the government acts.

Ministers fear that the UK’s ability to produce its own steel will end forever if the loss-making plant at Scunthorpe is allowed to close down.

Negotiations between the government and British Steel’s Chinese owners Jingye on a rescue package broke down, forcing ministers to consider nationalisation.

The Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill is expected to be passed by both the Commons and the Lords on Saturday.

It will give business secretary Jonathan Reynolds the power to direct the company’s board and workforce, while ensuring it is able to order the raw materials needed to keep the plant’s vital blast furnaces running.

Ministers also want to ensure the plant’s 3,500 employees are not made redundant.

In a Downing Street statement on Friday evening, Starmer said: “As prime minister, I will always act in the national interest to protect British jobs and British workers.

“This afternoon, the future of British steel hangs in the balance. Jobs, investment, growth – our economic and national security are all on the line.”

The PM added: “As I have said, we will keep all options on the table.

“Our future is in our hands. This government will not sit back and just hope. We will act to secure Britain’s future with British steel: made in Britain, in the national interest.”

Starmer also insisted that the plant’s cashflow problems are longstanding and not directly related to Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on all steel imports into the US.

A No.10 source said: “We’re in a new era and the quicker people stop clinging to the old ways the better.

“It’s not feasible to have critical infrastructure in the hands of companies that are willing to run them down.”

One steel industry insider told HuffPost UK it was “squeaky bum time” for the future of the plant, meaning the government had little option but to act.

But Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Labour had “landed themselves in a steel crisis entirely of their own making”

She said: “The union-led Labour government have bungled the negotiations, insisting on a Scunthorpe-only deal that the company has deemed unviable.

“Keir Starmer should have seen this coming. But instead of addressing it earlier in the week when parliament was sitting, their incompetence has led to a last-minute recall of parliament.”

‘Rewards For Failure’: Fury Erupts After Rishi Sunak Hands Gongs To Top Tories

Posted on 11/04/2025 by Boris Clair

Rishi Sunak has been accused of giving “rewards for failure” after he handed out gongs to senior Tories in his resignation honours list.

Michael Gove, Mark Harper and Alister Jack are among the former cabinet ministers given seats for life in the House of Lords by the former prime minister.

He also awarded knighthoods to James Cleverly, Jeremy Hunt, Grant Shapps, Mel Stride and Andrew Mitchell.

In all, Sunak – who led the Conservatives to a landslide general election defeat last year – gave honours to 11 current and former Tory MPs, 18 former Tory advisers, two Tory councillors and the party’s former chief executive.

He also awarded a knighthood to former England cricketer James Anderson and the filmmaker Matthew Vaughn.

Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said: “These political nominations look like an ID parade of political flunkies whose fingerprint of failure are still felt on family finances.

“They are rewards for the failure of a dreadful Conservative government that was rightly kicked out of office.

“Millions of hard working families were fed up after years of Conservative chaos culminating in a cost of living crisis, and public services on their knees.

“The fact that Rishi Sunak has dished out honours to his mates after all the damage they did is yet more proof of how out of touch the Conservatives still are.”

Darren Hughes, chief executive of the Electoral Reform Society, said: “Trust in our politics has slumped to record lows in recent years. Yet today the public is again witnessing the spectacle of a former prime minster stuffing even more friends and allies into the already ludicrously bloated House of Lords – handing each one a job for life in parliament.

“This business-as-usual ‘jobs for mates’ approach at Westminster will do nothing to arrest that alarming collapse in public trust.”

The reaction was no more positive on social media.

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Who Cares About Pride And Prejudice’s New Darcy? Austen Knew He Was Never The Real Romantic Lead

Posted on 11/04/2025 by Boris Clair

When it comes to film adaptations of beloved books, protective fans are rarely happy with the casting.

For instance, Saltburn director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, which stars Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, has been criticised; some say the actors are of the wrong age and that Heathcliff has been “whitewashed”.

But the casting of Dolly Alderton’s upcoming Pride And Prejudice series which sees Olivia Colman play Mrs Bennet (fans see this as “perfect”) and Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, has irked some Austen lovers for a different reason.

They are simply too attached to “their” Darcy.

One fan wrote that the 2005 version, which includes Matthew MacFayden as Darcy and Kiera Knightley as Elizabeth, is the “only” one for them.

I’ll admit my knee-jerk response was to think “But who can play Darcy like Colin Firth?”, the actor whose 1995 BBC role inspired Bridget Jones author Helen Fielding to create her version of the “well market-researched” character.

That loyalty left some irate at Jack Lowden’s casting. But let’s be honest with ourselves (and true to the books) here – does Darcy even matter? After all, his home is the real love affair.

Colin Firth as Mark Darcy in the BBC pond scene (again!)

As Helen Fielding, who adapted the novel for Bridget Jones, says: “I always think it’s rather funny that the point at which Elizabeth Bennet really decides she liked Mr Darcy was when she saw his great big house in the country.”

Indeed a tongue-in-cheek Austen, who never ignores the material considerations of women’s marital arrangements, only explicitly says Elizabeth feels “something very like regret” for turning Darcy’s initial proposal down after she visits Pemblerley and muses: “Of this place, I might have been mistress!

“With these rooms I might now have been familiarly acquainted! Instead of viewing them as a stranger, I might have rejoiced in them as my own…”

And when asked by her sister when, exactly, she realised she loved her previous nemesis Darcy, Elizabeth replies: “It has been coming on so gradually, that I hardly know when it began; but I believe I must date it from my first seeing his beautiful grounds at Pemberley.”

Kiera Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet in Pemberley (Chatsworth House)

A 2023 comment from economist Peter Kenway in The Guardian suggests that Lizzie’s practical attitude might be uniquely relevant to viewers today.

He claimed we could soon see a “Jane Austen-style marriage market, as millennials without an inheritance try to partner up with millennials who stand to inherit a house” – indeed house prices haven’t been as high relative to wages since the 1800s (the author penned her classic in 1787, but it came out in 1813).

Speaking to HuffPost UK recently, couples and sex therapist Emily Lambert Robins said that the housing crisis might be to blame for our endless “situationships” too.

“Lack of space means fewer chances to cook for someone, watch movies, or simply exist together without pressure,” she told us.

“These experiences are where emotional intimacy often grows. Without them, connections can stall at the surface.”

So, instead of attaching ourselves to “our” Darcy, maybe newer viewers will find themselves loyal to the locations instead (2005′s Pemberley was shot in the grand Chatsworth House; 1995′s exterior was Lyme Park).

Here’s hoping the house in the upcoming Netflix version is just as dishy…

What You Call This Time May Reveal Your Age, Language Expert Says

Posted on 10/04/2025 by Boris Clair

Do you say “zed” or “zee”?

If you’re in the UK, the answer might reveal your age, clinical linguist Dr Coral Hoh previously told HuffPost UK; younger people tend to prefer the Americanised version.

Even your use of the space bar can be a tell-tale sign of your generation.

And now, a new post shared to Reddit’s r/AskUK suggests new horror: apparently, the kids don’t say “noon”.

When booking a pub reservation, u/Gloomy_Stage says the young worker on the phone didn’t understand what they meant by the word.

“I was taken aback that the girl didn’t know what noon meant, she was probably young… but I had always assumed it was a commonly used word or am I getting old?” they asked.

We spoke to Anna Pyshna, spokesperson at online language learning platform Preply, about what was really going on.

Younger people almost always know the word but aren’t as likely to use it

There are some generational changes, Pyshna says, but not so much that the word has disappeared from young peoples’ minds entirely.

“Language changes over time, but that doesn’t mean older words just vanish,” she explained.

″‘Noon’ isn’t something most young people in the UK say often, but they still know what it means ― they’re just more likely to say ’12,′ ‘midday,’ or even ‘lunchtime’ instead.”

I’ll be honest, I don’t say it much as a woman in her 20s. And now that I think about it, I’m not sure my friends do either.

“The reason ‘noon’ might sound old-fashioned is because it has a more formal, almost clinical vibe to it,” she added (yep, I definitely think of it as a little stiff).

“Younger people tend to gravitate towards words that feel more fluid and less rigid. ‘Lunchtime,’ for example, is more relaxed and practical – often used in the context of daily routines.

″‘Noon,’ on the other hand, feels more tied to a schedule or specific time, which can feel a bit disconnected from the more laid-back way younger people communicate these days.”

The trend has even affected her teaching

Pyshna says that language tutors try to focus on language that is “current and natural,” meaning she’s less likely to teach the word to those learning English.

Tutors “understand that younger learners want to communicate in a way that aligns with how they actually speak ― rather than relying on older terms,” she added.

“So, while ‘noon’ might still be in the dictionary, it’s not something you’ll hear in everyday conversations among younger Brits.”

‘Trump’s Not Taking Your Calls’: Starmer Cornered Over Lack Of Contact With President

Posted on 10/04/2025 by Boris Clair

Keir Starmer was cornered by a journalist today over his lack of contact with Donald Trump since the US president unveiled his new trade tariffs.

The president hit the UK with a baseline 10% tax on imports heading into the US on April 2.

That came on top of his 25% global levy on cars, steel and aluminium products.

While the 10% tax was much less than many other trading partners – the EU was slapped with a 20% tariff – it was still more than some, such as Russia, who got away without any new tariffs at all.

Then Trump U-turned this week and announced most tariffs would be reduced to 10%, aside from China – taking away any trade advantage the president had handed to the UK had over competitors altogether.

So ITV News’ Carl Dinnen asked the prime minister today in Doncaster: “Have you spoken to President Trump since he put a 10% tariffs on all goods coming from here to the United States?”

Starmer replied: “My team are in contact with the President’s team every day.”

“So you haven’t spoken to him?” Dinnen pushed.

The PM hit back: “Well, I’ve spoken to him frequently both on the phone and I’ve met him a number of times.”

The reporter said: “Yeah but not since he put the tariffs on.”

Starmer replied: “The teams are discussing every day, and seeking to do what we can to mitigate the tariffs –”

Dinnen cut in: “With respect prime minister, it feels like he’s not taking your calls. Is that what’s happening?”

The prime minister pushed back: “No, not at all, you have to understand that the UK and the US – our teams talk all of the time, whether that’s on defence, on security, on intelligence, and on trade, on a deal.

“That is constantly going on. That’s what you would expect of two very close allies. But at the same time, I’m clear this is a change that, in my view, isn’t temporary, and therefore we’ve got to do the hard graft of making sure we are turbocharging our own economy.”

He listed the work he’s been focused on in the UK and his conversations with other world leaders to “lower trade barriers”.

“My focus every day has to be on what’s in the national interest in the United Kingdom,” the prime minister said.

Starmer has been phoning plenty of other world leaders since Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement on April 2.

That includes the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman, the prime minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong, the prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni and the prime minister of Australia Anthony Albanese.

He has also spoken to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and leader of the German Christian Democratic Union party Friedrich Merz.

But, despite Trump’s apparent silence towards the UK, Starmer has avoided criticising the president directly, only admitting that he is “disappointed” by the decision.

The UK is pushing to secure a trade deal with the States, and hoping it could mean Britain secures some tariff exemptions, too.

But the US president has been mocking world leaders for pursuing trade deals, saying they are “calling us up, kissing my arse” to negotiate.

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‘With respect prime minister, it feels like Trump’s not taking your calls…’@carldinnen grills Starmer on whether he’s spoken to Donald Trump since he put 10% tariffs on the UK

The PM insists ‘my team are in contact with the President’s team every day’ pic.twitter.com/ZsABY10wkw

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‘F*** Off’: Charlie Brooker Shuts Down This 1 Criticism Of Black Mirror Season 7

Posted on 10/04/2025 by Boris Clair

The reviews are already in for the new series of Black Mirror on Netflix, and they’re overwhelmingly positive.

But creator Charlie Brooker has given a pretty blunt response to one of the criticisms aimed at the dystopian drama in more recent years.

While Black Mirror began its run on UK screens, it garnered a whole new audience when it premiered on Netflix, with the streaming platform later buying the format from Channel 4 a decade ago.

Speaking to The Royal Television Society in a video released on Thursday, Charlie said that changes that have been made to the show since its initial run on Channel 4 still have some people talking.

“I hear people going, ’Oh, it’s all American now’…” he claimed. “Fuck off – no it isn’t!”

Charlie Brooker at Netflix's 2025 Black Mirror screening — Charlie Brooker at Netflix’s 2025 Black Mirror screening

“I defy anyone to look at, like, an episode from this season like… Bête Noire or Plaything, like even Hotel Reverie [is] about a British studio,” the writer and show creator continued.

“It’s part of the show’s DNA” to switch up the show’s locations and themes, he insisted, pointing out that season three – the first to air fully on Netflix – went from “this big, glossy episode with all this Californian imagery and red sports cars and a sunset” in San Junipero to “people waking in Croydon” for Shut Up And Drive.

That chop-and-change essence has stayed the same, the executive producer stated, adding: “We mix these sort of gritty episodes with British people frowning.”

It’s not the first time Charlie has been, er, vocal about critics’ comments.

When the “pick your own adventure”-style Bandersnatch episode came out, Charlie told HuffPost UK: “There’s also some people that are like ‘I don’t wanna make decisions’, ‘I don’t want to do any of it’… well fuck off, then. Do something else!”

The new episodes of Black Mirror have already launched on Netflix and are brimming with the show’s beloved satirical style.

Season seven also offers what may be the show’s most glittering cast to date.

And while some fans may still wish the originally British show had stayed closer to home, the pros are (almost) united; American or not, the reviews are almost roundly positive, with many calling it a “return to form” for the hit show.

Keir Starmer Warns Trump Tariff Fallout Won’t Be Fixed With ‘Any’ Trade Deal

Posted on 09/04/2025 by Boris Clair

Keir Starmer has warned that it is not “enough” for the UK to secure “any” US trade deal in a bid to get reduced tariffs, as the global economic turmoil rumbles on.

Donald Trump announced global tariffs on foreign goods going into the US on April 2.

The UK was hit with only the “base rate” 10% tax on its imports, but it came on top of the global levy of 25% on cars and steel products.

Still, the Labour government have avoided publicly condemning the dramatic move from the White House.

Starmer is hoping to secure a trade deal with the US before May 1, which – ideally – would see the UK secure exemptions to the tariffs in exchange for some British concessions.

If the deal is not across the line by the end of the month, Starmer has warned he may look to issue reciprocal tariffs on the States.

Speaking on Wednesday, ITV News’ Robert Peston asked the prime minister just what he wanted out of the tariff chaos.

He said: “Do we have to have 10% forever, you know, you’re obviously keen to get the 25% on cars and steel down, but is the 10% permanent?”

“Look, I don’t know,” Starmer replied.

“We are negotiating and we hope to improve the situation, but what I mean by this is that simply thinking that any change in the rates or any deals is going to be enough, to my mind is wrong.

“Because just as we’ve done with defence and security, where we’ve recognised it’s a changing world, we’ve got to step up and act differently.

“In that case with defence spend, coordinating better across Europe, so too with trade and the economy.”

While emphasising this is not a “passing phase” the world is going through, he also refused to call on Trump to reduce the 104% levy on China.

He said: “I’m not going to engage in diplomacy through the media, but I mean I’ve been clear that throughout that a trade war is in nobody’s interest.”

Peston tried again, and asked: “For America, this looks like a Liz Truss-style financial crisis.

“The price that America pays to borrow is soaring and we’ve been infected.

“I don’t know if you’ve been told this, but the government’s borrowing costs are now the highest since 1998. He’s harming us. Surely you’ve got to say to him, ‘stop, change course’.”

But Starmer still refused to make any public statement against Trump’s economic policy.

He also told ITV News he would not follow Truss’s example of “putting to one side rules and institutions, checks and balances” by changing the government’s own fiscal rules.

When Labour got into office, chancellor Rachel Reeves promised she would not borrow for day-to-day spending.

Despite the growing pressure on the struggling British economy, he said these are still “ironclad” ideas.

He added: “Those fiscal rules are foundational to the stability that we brought to our economy, so we go ahead in that calm way, obviously we’re talking to the US to see what we can do to mitigate the situation.”

Starmer said it was important to be “calm” and “pragmatic”, focus on “turbocharging” the UK economy and “talking to other world leaders about lowering trade barriers across the world”.

He rejected any suggestion the public spending may have to be cut again or taxes may have to rise in the autumn as a result of the struggling markets.

“I don’t accept the proposition that it’s inevitable things will happen in six months’ time,” the PM said.

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