The JSPrice Perception

Sir Keir Starmer needs to be bold, and introduce a swift EU return (Image: Yorkshire Bylines) I don't know what has been more sobering - the latest UK election results or their subsequent commentaries. If we are to believe in any press speculation, Britain may be looking at welcoming its fourth Prime Minister this decade almost as soon as I press 'Publish' to this article. The frenzy and franticness of British politics have reached a new level, and the more I read into it, the more worried I am about the future. To summarise these recent weeks, current Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has been under severe pressure over his handling of the government's appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States last year. We know why it happened - because, at the time, Starmer wanted anything to appease the American government led by the unpredictable Donald Trump who, back then, only started declaring economic wars against allies through crippling tariffs. If an...

President Donald Trump points at the Winston Churchill bust (Image: MSN/Getty Images) I was struck by what United States President Donald Trump said in one of his latest criticisms of UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. At the time, Starmer stated that he was not going to help Trump, nor Israel's leader Benyamin Netanyahu in their current military campaign against Iran. Sure, the US can have a British base or two to park planes, but that's about it. That, according to Trump, isn't enough. When asked about the UK's role, he pointed at the bust of Winston Churchill he has at his Oval Office and said, " Starmer is no Churchill. " Churchill, for those want to be selective with history, is seen as a war-time 'hero' - leading the UK and allies' charge against Nazi Germany during the Second World War. When Adolf Hitler and his minions surrendered in 1945, then-UK Prime Minister, rightly or wrongly, took the plaudits and many war-time leaders ever since ...

David Beckham (centre) with princes William (L) and Harry (R) (Image: Marie Claire)   You may find what I'm about to write here a little weird: the so-called 'Beckham saga' is vital for society. I feel we need it, to digest it, to understand it, to heal from it and to progress together, as a unit. Told you, weird, right? But I'm being serious. For those out in the loop, Sir David Beckham and his wife, now Lady Victoria Beckham, have been married for 27 years. In 1999, their nuptials was a cultural moment in Britain - the biggest English football star at the time and Posh Spice, in holy matrimony. I was eight years old at the time - into my football and pop music - this couple certainly had an impression on me, despite never supporting Manchester United. They were the Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton of the 1990s and beyond.  "Posh and Becks," as they've affectionately been known since, have four children, the eldest of which, Brooklyn. His birth was the...

Leaders of Denmark and the United States, Mette Frederiksen and Donald Trump (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Donald Trump has his eyes on two countries dear to my heart (Iran and Denmark), and it is utterly terrifying. I will write about Iran - where much of my DNA comes from - later in this article, but first, let's address Denmark, a nation that has been a sanctuary and home for much of the Iranian side of my family for almost 40 years. Prior to recent times, Denmark has been among the quieter countries in global politics. It doesn't consistently rank high in the ' happiest nations in the world ' for a laugh. Should you visit it for the first time, you will find it clean, respected and harmless. If it were a person, it wouldn't hurt a fly. It also runs a number of smaller territories, including the Faroe Islands (situated between Scotland and Iceland) and Greenland, a large island to the east of Canada.  For so long, the only time you would hear Greenland in the news w...

Marjorie Taylor Greene with Donald Trump before their feud (Image: NBC News) When we ended 2024, many political reporters and commentators expected that the 12 months to follow would be turbulent. A handful remained hopeful, but others, myself included, feared that global politics was going to be crazier than ever before. And, oh boy, haven't we all got whip lash today. Of course, the vast majority of the drama has occurred thanks to the antics seen in the United States. I say 'of course', because when Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the presidential race in November 2024, commentators from all sides of the political spectrum braced themselves - some were naturally excited, others incredibly nervous. I sensed he was on a revenge mission, and he certainly has kept to that. In fact, he's gone above and beyond. Internally, he's hardened US's borders, so anyone from much of Africa, the Middle East and nations like Laos and Tonga (I mean, what did they do?) ha...

Donald Trump is cornering a willing Keir Starmer (Image: Getty Images) I yearn to visit the United States one day. I have it all planned out - seven cities across seven states, at least three nights in each. And each seven locations have meaning, influenced by my interest in TV, film, music and politics - plus a bit of sunshine and beach in the middle. In my mind, it will be the ultimate adventure, perfect for me, someone who isn't big on travel beyond European cities. However, I face two obstacles to this US trip - one, finances. I totted up how much it would cost me, and if you consider flights, hotels, food and other spending money, it will cost around £5,000, five grand I do not have and probably won't have for a good while. And secondly, the politics, which keeps reaching new levels of volatility. So much so, if its President, Donald Trump, carries on, we'll be comparing the US to North Korea and Iran.  I may sound extreme, but when you consider incidents like the deat...