Labour MP Jess Phillips has described her party as "sexist" for never having had a permanent female leader. She stated that institutions are led by the patriarchy and that the idea of a woman leader automatically benefiting women is not proven, citing Liz Truss's premiership.
Labour MP Jess Phillips has described her party as sexist, citing its historical lack of permanent female leaders. She noted that while the Conservatives have had three female prime ministers, Labour has never had one, with only acting leaders like Margaret Beckett and Harriet Harman. Phillips also commented on the current political landscape, including potential leadership contests and the need for decency in politics.
David Miliband advocates for Europe to seek "separate bedrooms" from the US, meaning greater strategic autonomy, but not a "divorce" from the alliance. He highlighted economic and military agency, climate action, and fair wealth distribution as key areas for Europe to develop independently, while Philippe Sands emphasized the UK's need to reconnect with the EU.
David Miliband advocates for Europe to seek strategic autonomy from the US, suggesting "separate bedrooms" but not a "divorce." He emphasized the need for Europe to develop economic and military agency, citing climate change and AI as areas where Europe must lead. Philippe Sands argued the UK's primary connection should be with Europe, not the US, and Misha Glenny highlighted Brexit's economic catastrophe.
