At a joint press conference with Keir Starmer at Chequers last September, Donald Trump claimed to have personally ended eight global conflicts, including a war between Azerbaijan and Albania – a conflict that appears not to exist. Starmer nodded along, and later Trump denied ever meeting Peter Mandelson, despite footage of them together. Now Trump is claiming to end a real war, albeit one he started: the US-Iran conflict. But his definition of 'ending' is questionable, as both sides launched missile strikes shortly after he declared peace imminent.
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from party funds. Questions remain about how the SNP failed to notice missing donations and accounting discrepancies, and why voters seemed unbothered. Nicola Sturgeon, his ex-wife, claims she was unaware of the fraud, suggesting either she is remarkably dim or lacked curiosity. Murrell's spending included £526 on salt and pepper grinders, £2,618 on Lalique glass grinders, and a £75 onesie – all hidden in plain sight.
Carla Denyer, Green MP for Bristol Central, announced a leave of absence due to burnout, prompting online abuse from some political journalists who questioned whether MPs have a 'proper job'. The backlash highlights a lack of understanding of the pressures faced by politicians.
Tony Blair's saviour complex and Spurs also feature in the week's events, though details are not provided in the source.
