Malcolm Bruce
@malcolmbruce.bsky.social
Former Liberal Democrat MP for Gordon (1983-2015)
Chair International
Development Committee 2005-2015
Member of the House of Lords 2015-
Member International Relations and Defence Committee
Lord Bruce of Bennachie
Lives in Aberdeenshire and Sussex
Chair International
Development Committee 2005-2015
Member of the House of Lords 2015-
Member International Relations and Defence Committee
Lord Bruce of Bennachie
Lives in Aberdeenshire and Sussex
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Britain’s obsession with trying to negotiate exemptions from Trump’s tariffs is entirely the wrong approach. The overwhelming national interest lies in working with others to stand up to Trump and try to preserve as much as possible of the global trading system. Mark Carney is showing the way
What Can Stop Trump plus other critical issues
Thoughts on how to stop a trade crisis turning into a financial crisis, Carney's bid for global leadership, the rise of American poligarchy, and why imperialism is making a return
open.substack.com
April 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Britain’s obsession with trying to negotiate exemptions from Trump’s tariffs is entirely the wrong approach. The overwhelming national interest lies in working with others to stand up to Trump and try to preserve as much as possible of the global trading system. Mark Carney is showing the way
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Canada has existential choices to make in the Trump era. It had become complacent about its many virtues, and has had a sharp awakening, writes former Canadian politician Michael Ignatieff.
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
As America retreats, Europe must step up
An unstable world order, divided between competing superpowers, will force all other nations to make tough choices
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Canada has existential choices to make in the Trump era. It had become complacent about its many virtues, and has had a sharp awakening, writes former Canadian politician Michael Ignatieff.
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
This is clearly the case and Russia and China will seek dominance in Africa and Asia.
Europe should step up engagement across these continents.
Europe should step up engagement across these continents.
Commentary: In his early weeks in office, President Trump’s actions, including tariffs and cuts to foreign aid, have inadvertently benefited China by weakening U.S. soft power and global influence.
Trump’s initial moves will benefit China
And while Trump has claimed that his policies will strengthen America, in reality thus far the biggest winner of many of his actions has actually been China.
buff.ly
February 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This is clearly the case and Russia and China will seek dominance in Africa and Asia.
Europe should step up engagement across these continents.
Europe should step up engagement across these continents.
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Faced with Trump and Farage, Britain’s natural ally is Europe | William Keegan
Faced with Trump and Farage, Britain’s natural ally is Europe | William Keegan
The Labour party’s determination to stick to Brexit simply condemns the UK to fight a lone hand against the far-right forces ranged against it
The sight of other world leaders toadying up to the US president-elect – the criminal Donald Trump – and his…
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2024 at 7:07 AM
Faced with Trump and Farage, Britain’s natural ally is Europe | William Keegan
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Sensible stuff from Ed Davey - it's likely that this country will increasingly face the choice between the US and the EU. What the US expects back in return won't be worth the sacrifice to get a trade deal.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ed Davey urges Starmer to ‘Trump-proof’ UK with closer European ties
Lib Dem leader says government should work with Trump but be prepared for him to act on security and trade threats
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Sensible stuff from Ed Davey - it's likely that this country will increasingly face the choice between the US and the EU. What the US expects back in return won't be worth the sacrifice to get a trade deal.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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There's a clear place to start to grow the British economy, and that's with rebuilding our broken relationship with Europe.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined UK economy
Andrew Bailey calls for relations with EU to be rebuilt as Trump plans US tariffs
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 7:36 PM
There's a clear place to start to grow the British economy, and that's with rebuilding our broken relationship with Europe.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Bluesky has added 2.6 million (!) new users over the last few days, 85% of which are Brazilian.
Musk behaves as if X still has a monopoly over text-based social media. In reality, there are now viable alternatives and he's flooding his competition with new users.
He's an atrocious businessman.
Musk behaves as if X still has a monopoly over text-based social media. In reality, there are now viable alternatives and he's flooding his competition with new users.
He's an atrocious businessman.
September 4, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Bluesky has added 2.6 million (!) new users over the last few days, 85% of which are Brazilian.
Musk behaves as if X still has a monopoly over text-based social media. In reality, there are now viable alternatives and he's flooding his competition with new users.
He's an atrocious businessman.
Musk behaves as if X still has a monopoly over text-based social media. In reality, there are now viable alternatives and he's flooding his competition with new users.
He's an atrocious businessman.
www.itv.com/news/2024-08...
Timid Labour will lose the plot - and young voters - if it doesn’t accept Brexit was a lie and we need to start reconnecting with the EU in practical ways.
Timid Labour will lose the plot - and young voters - if it doesn’t accept Brexit was a lie and we need to start reconnecting with the EU in practical ways.
www.itv.com
August 22, 2024 at 9:12 PM
www.itv.com/news/2024-08...
Timid Labour will lose the plot - and young voters - if it doesn’t accept Brexit was a lie and we need to start reconnecting with the EU in practical ways.
Timid Labour will lose the plot - and young voters - if it doesn’t accept Brexit was a lie and we need to start reconnecting with the EU in practical ways.
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'The foundation worked with UK and Scottish government officials to arrange safe passage and student visas for the women. They have been given places at four medical schools after Scottish ministers changed the law to treat them as home students eligible for free tuition.'
Afghan women arrive in Edinburgh to finish medical degrees denied under Taliban
Three-year campaign by parents of aid worker killed in Afghanistan brings 19 trainee doctors to Scotland
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2024 at 6:26 AM
'The foundation worked with UK and Scottish government officials to arrange safe passage and student visas for the women. They have been given places at four medical schools after Scottish ministers changed the law to treat them as home students eligible for free tuition.'
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Election 2024 ~ the choice is clear
August 19, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Election 2024 ~ the choice is clear
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Most of this money is American, and a study of Twitter tells us what the American right wants to hear about Britain at the moment. It's that we are ruled by mullahs and all live in fear of arrest for saying the wrong thing. liberalengland.blogspot.com/2024/08/us-m...
US money will drag leading Conservatives further to the right
Embed from Getty Images Suella Braverman has made £60,000 on the international speaking circuit, says the Guardian . Reading between the lin...
liberalengland.blogspot.com
August 19, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Most of this money is American, and a study of Twitter tells us what the American right wants to hear about Britain at the moment. It's that we are ruled by mullahs and all live in fear of arrest for saying the wrong thing. liberalengland.blogspot.com/2024/08/us-m...
I have joined Blue Sky in the hope it is a healthier place than X Twitter
August 18, 2024 at 8:23 AM
I have joined Blue Sky in the hope it is a healthier place than X Twitter