WHEN Donald Trump flies to the Hague for the Nato summit next June, we should be ready to roll out the red carpet.
An early state visit hosted by King Charles would be the right way to get our relations with the new US president off to the best possible start.
Sir Keir Starmer says he is serious about generating growth.
If so then he must not underestimate the importance of a leader who holds in his hands the key to a wealth-boosting trade deal with Brexit Britain.
The economy has already stagnated in Labour’s first three months and that’s before we feel the full force of the £40bn tax rises in the government’s business-bashing Budget.
So Sir Keir cannot afford to drift any closer to the failed policies of left-wing European states.
That way will only drag us further down to their level.
The PM has said diplomatically that he wants good relations with all our allies.
That may be fine in theory.
But the harsh reality is that Trump sees the EU as a largely socialist bloc which doesn’t buy enough American goods and he is planning to hit it with hefty tariffs.
And as Trump’s senior economic adviser Stephen Moore points out, we can’t have it both ways.
He said yesterday: “Britain has to decide — do you want to go towards the European socialist model, or do you want to go towards the US free market?’’
It’s a choice which will define the Starmer government and the future of Britain.
And for anyone aiming to grow a competitive economy it’s a no-brainer.
So start dusting off the gold coach, Sir Keir.
NAVIGATING Britain’s overcrowded trains can be a nightmare for anyone.
Even more so for people with disabilities
David Blunkett’s horrific experience of falling into the gap between a Tube train and the platform is shocking.
The blind former Home Secretary had to have hospital treatment for his injured legs.
He still gets flashbacks from his “terrifying moment” at Westminster station during rush hour.
We wish him a full recovery, but he is far from being the only one affected.
Operators must be made to face up to their responsibilities.
Disabled travellers should expect the same levels of safety and care as everyone else.
