“Don’t let evil win”: Trump makes plea for unity
“Donald Trump has vowed that “evil” will not prevail and called on Americans to unite after he survived an assassination attempt. Trump, who will be confirmed this week as the Republican nominee for president, said that he would continue with his plan to address the party’s convention in Milwaukee on Thursday. The shooting prompted appeals for calm in an increasingly divided country, and soul-searching about the fragile state of US democracy. Americans were already braced for violence during this election campaign…“In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand united, and show our true character as Americans, remaining strong and determined, and not allowing evil to win,” Trump, 78, said in a post on his Truth Social platform.” – The Times
- Starmer speaks to Trump and wishes him speedy recovery – The Sun
- Trump shooting suspect ‘was bullied loner’ – The Times
- ‘God alone’ saved me, says Trump – The Daily Telegraph
- Biden urges US to reject ‘extremism and fury’ – The Guardian
- Secret Service accused of ‘epic failure’ over Trump assassination attempt – The Times
- Trump’s post-shooting coronation in Milwaukee – The Financial Times
Editorial and Comment:
- A shocking incident that feels all too predictable – Editorial, The Daily Telegraph
- The former President has been buoyed by the sniper’s assault – Editorial, The Daily Mail
- The attempted murder of Trump by a lone wolf gunman is not really a surprise. The country is in a dark place – Editorial, The Sun
- Trump has now become an unstoppable force – Tim Stanley, The Daily Telegraph
- This is a warning shot about tribal politics – Trevor Phillips, The Times
- Blame the secret service for Trump’s near death – Alan Dershowitz, The Daily Telegraph
- His assassination attempt should shock the free world – James Cleverly, Daily Express
- The 78-year-old Trump shows that age is not Biden’s problem: the issue is much worse than that – Dominic Lawson, The Daily Mail
- Trump’s shooting will transform this election – just not in the way you think – Frank Luntz, The Daily Telegraph
- If Trump can rise to this occasion, he’ll be truly unstoppable – Andrew Neil, The Daily Mail
- Violent rhetoric in poisoned US politics made attack inevitable – Jake Wallis Simons, The Daily Telegraph
- Trump’s assassination attempt will now shape the entire US election – Leo McKinstry, Daily Express
- The Secret Service’s failure to stop the Trump shooter is a despicable scandal – Dan McLaughlin, The Daily Mail
- The attack on Trump is an attack on us all – James Whale, Daily Express
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Nick Timothy: Britain must be honest – political violence is normal here too
“In Britain, we watch the US with a mixture of familiarity and detachment…And yet political hatred is a growing problem in Britain too. It may derive from different sources and focus on different issues – gun laws and abortion rights, for example, are matters of consensus here – but political hatred, and the violence that sometimes follows, is undeniably present. Jo Cox was murdered by a far-Right extremist in 2016. Sir David Amess was murdered by an Islamist in 2021. Other MPs have been stabbed in surgery meetings. In private, most politicians have stories about stalkers, intimidation and abuse, and threats of violence made against them…Too often, the response has been to avoid facing reality… We need to be more honest about the society and democracy we have become.” – The Daily Telegraph
- Political violence simmers in Britain too – Edward Lucas, The Times
Starmer plans to introduce AI bill in King’s Speech
“Sir Keir Starmer is expected to introduce a long-awaited artificial intelligence bill this week as he seeks to follow through on Labour’s manifesto pledge to create binding rules to govern development of the most advanced machine-learning models. The AI bill, one of 35 bills currently set to be included in the King’s Speech on Wednesday, will seek to enhance the legal safeguards surrounding the most cutting-edge AI technologies, according to people briefed on the plans. The legislation is likely to focus on the production of large language models, the general-purpose technology that underlies AI products such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT…The Labour administration will also resuscitate the previous Conservative government’s ambition to create a register of children missing from schools…” – The Financial Times
- What’s going to be in the King’s Speech? – The Times
- Starmer ‘to target shoplifters and knife crime’ – The Daily Telegraph
- He faces growing pressure over two-child benefit cap as SNP bid to scrap it – The I
- Voters ‘of all parties’ back Labour’s plans to boost workers’ rights, poll shows – The Guardian
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Lammy ‘to call for Gaza ceasefire’ in talks with Netanyahu
“David Lammy is to call for an immediate ceasefire during talks with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on his first visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories as foreign secretary. Lammy said he would push for the release of all hostages as well as an increase in aid into Gaza, announcing a new £5.5m humanitarian and medical assistance package. Echoing the calls for a ceasefire made by Keir Starmer to both Israeli and Palestinian leaders upon entering No 10, Lammy said the UK wanted to play a “full diplomatic role” in bringing about a lasting end to the conflict. Labour came in for heavy criticism for its early response to the conflict in the aftermath of the 7 October attacks by Hamas inside Israel that led to a significant loss of votes…” – The Guardian
Trans activists putting vulnerable young people at risk, says Streeting
“Trans activists are putting “vulnerable young people at risk” with “highly irresponsible” statements, the Health Secretary has said. Wes Streeting condemned the language being used by critics as he defended his decision to make the puberty blocker ban permanent, which was first revealed by The Telegraph. Campaigners accused Mr Streeting of having “blood on his hands” and wanting to “kill trans children”, while Labour MPs have also criticised the decision in the first signs of infighting. The ban was implemented through emergency legislation at the start of June by Mr Streeting’s predecessor, Victoria Atkins, to stop the sale of the powerful hormone blockers to under-18s by private and off-shore clinics…The ban on private prescriptions was introduced by the Tories…” – The Daily Telegraph
- He defends ban on puberty blockers after backlash from Labour MPs – The Sun
Miliband to lead UK negotiations at Cop29 climate summit
“Ed Miliband is to take personal control of the UK’s negotiations at vital international climate talks, in stark contrast to his Tory predecessors. The energy security and net zero secretary will attend Cop29, this year’s UN climate summit, in Azerbaijan this November to head the UK’s delegation and meet political leaders from around the world. Senior figures in climate diplomacy welcomed the move and said UK leadership would be vital to what is expected to be a tricky and fraught UN climate summit this year…Under the last government, Cop was largely left to junior ministers, despite the importance and far-reaching nature of the negotiations…Heads of state and government also attend Cops, though usually only for a few days at the start.” – The Guardian
Conservatives 1) Only Badenoch ‘can slay Reform dragon’, ex-Red Wall MP says, following ConservativeHome poll
“Kemi Badenoch should be elected Tory leader as she is the only one who can “slay the Reform dragon”, a former Red Wall MP has said. Alex Stafford, who lost his South Yorkshire seat of Rother Valley in this month’s election, said the former business secretary was the candidate who “embodies Conservative values” and was the “clear front runner”. He said she could win back those Tories who believed that in recent years the party had too often “talked Right but governed Left”. Mr Stafford’s endorsement came as a poll of Tory members found that Ms Badenoch was the clear front runner. The Conservative Home website found she had the backing of 26 per cent of members, leaving second-placed Robert Jenrick trailing on 13 per cent. Tom Tugendhat is slightly behind, also on 13 per cent…” – The Daily Telegraph
Conservatives 2) Houchen warns against protracted Tory leadership race, as Truss intervention criticised
“The Conservatives should not have a protracted leadership debate as it would be a “waste of time” and could risk appearing self-indulgent, the Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has said. His comments came as former Conservative parliamentary candidates rounded on the former prime minister Liz Truss, who has attacked the leadership of Rishi Sunak in the failed general election campaign by saying he had trashed her legacy in office. Two ex-candidates, the former MP Conor Burns and the former Tory adviser Rupert Harrison, said Truss should stop her interventions…Houchen, who is now the most senior Conservative in office, said the party was well aware of the potential leadership candidates and said he could not see why a contest would need to run much past party conference in October.” – The Guardian
- But ‘top Conservatives’ say party ‘must take time to find new leader in order to have the best chance of bouncing back’ – The Daily Mail
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Conservatives 3) Gallacher ‘considering bid’ for Scottish Tory leadership
“A Tory “rising star” raised in a former council house is “actively considering” running to be the party’s next leader in Scotland. Meghan Gallacher, the party’s deputy leader at Holyrood, has claimed the Tories need to find a way to appeal to people in urban areas and to younger voters and families. Russell Findlay, the party’s justice spokesman and a former journalist, is seen as the leadership frontrunner and is expected to confirm his candidacy soon. Allies of Murdo Fraser, who is on holiday in the United States, also expect him to stand on a platform of having a looser relationship with the UK Conservatives or severing formal ties altogether. However, Ms Gallacher…suggested that she could appeal to a wider section of the electorate in an early pitch for the leadership.” – The Daily Telegraph
News in Brief:
- It wasn’t just Trump who dodged a bullet. It was all of us – Sam Leith, The Spectator
- Biden’s defeat is now inevitable – Lionel Shriver, UnHerd
- Starmer and the Blob – Doug Stokes, The Critic
- The Tories are falling into old traps – Joseph Dinnage, CapX
- Badenoch is the early front-runner for the Tory leadership – Rachel Cunliffe, The New Statesman
- How LBJ stepped back – Luke A. Nichter, Engelsberg Ideas
