"Keir Starmer tried to persuade us he knew less than he did. His memory was so bad that he could barely remember who Peter Mandelson was, let alone why he had appointed him as ambassador to the US."
"Having threatened to obliterate Tehran's power plants just days earlier, on Monday morning Donald Trump announced... that he was going to delay the bombardment for five days as constructive talks with the Iranian regime were taking place."
"Both were equally possible. Because not even The Donald knows what he is going to do in a few days' or even hours' time. He is a man of impulse."
"Starmer tried to reassure MPs that he had the bases covered. Insisting that he had prior knowledge of the recent discussions between the US and Iran."
Keir Starmer's recent appearances showcased a stark contrast in his confidence about political knowledge. Initially, he struggled to recall key figures like Peter Mandelson. However, during a liaison committee meeting, he attempted to assert his understanding of US-Iran relations. Donald Trump's erratic behavior, including a delay in military action against Iran, left many, including Starmer, uncertain about the situation. The unpredictability of Trump's decisions raises questions about the reliability of information from leaders involved in the conflict.
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