Why Trump’s Iran deal won’t save Starmer
6/15/202613 min
Donald Trump has announced a deal to end the war between Iran and the US, but in Westminster, the relief comes with serious questions. What does the deal actually contain? Will the Strait of Hormuz reopen quickly enough to bring down oil prices? And could any economic boost come too late to save Keir Starmer?
Elsewhere, Keir Starmer has announced under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027. The policy may be popular with parents, but the details remain sketchy: how would it be enforced, would it require facial recognition or digital ID, and could teenagers simply get around it with VPNs? Tim Shipman and Michael Simmons discuss with Megan McElroy.
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First 90 secondsTim Shipman· Guest0:00
Given the state of the world today, it's unsurprising that the specter of inflation is never very far away. But if you have savings in cash, it's an ever-present threat. Alliance Witton, however, aims to give you returns that beat inflation. Dating back to 1888, the trust now manages around £5 billion in assets, and amazingly, has paid an increased dividend every single year for the last 59 years. So if you're looking to move beyond cash and into investing in stocks and shares, it's an ideal way to do so without leaving your comfort zone. Investment value may rise or fall. Dividend increases not guaranteed.
Kat and Nat0:34
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Megan McElroy· Host1:18
[upbeat music] Hello and welcome to Coffee House Shots, The Spectator's daily politics podcast.