London Playbook

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. SHIPPERS RE-BOUND: As George Osborne scooped on his podcast last month … godfather of the weekend political brief-a-thon Tim Shipman has …

Good Friday morning. This is Sam Blewett. DRIVING THE DAY ALL FOR ONE, BUT ONE WANTS ALL: Keir Starmer dials back into the European conversation today as …

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. THURSDAY CHEAT SHEET — European nations pledged further support to Ukraine while the Americans continue to throw up barriers. — The …

Good Thursday morning. This is Sam Blewett. DRIVING THE DAY THE SEARCH FOR INTELLIGENCE: Keir Starmer is off to see defense industry workers in Britain, while European …

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. WEDNESDAY CHEAT SHEET — Labour MPs were critical of the aid budget cut during a tense Commons debate. — The U.S. …

Good Wednesday morning. This is Stefan Boscia. DRIVING THE DAY GETTING WARMER: Keir Starmer will continue his efforts to bring Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy together today, …

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. TUESDAY CHEAT SHEET — Westminster went nuts about Donald Trump pausing aid to Ukraine and his second-in-command appearing to trash U.K. …

Good Tuesday morning. This is Stefan Boscia. DRIVING THE DAY HE ACTUALLY DID IT: Keir Starmer wakes up this morning to fresh evidence the traditional Western alliance …

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio in the press seats of the House of Commons where Keir Starmer has been delivering a statement on Ukraine and defense. …

Good Monday morning. This is Andrew McDonald. DRIVING THE DAY BACK TO EARTH: Keir Starmer faces a lengthy Q&A with MPs this afternoon on his and France’s …

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. FRIDAY CHEAT SHEET — Cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds resigned over Keir Starmer slashing the foreign aid budget. — The PM insisted …

Good Friday morning. This is Andrew McDonald. DRIVING THE DAY BIGLY: Keir Starmer is landing back in Britain this morning with a bundle of wins under his …

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. THURSDAY CHEAT SHEET — Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are lunching in the White House after the PM gifted his counterpart …

Good Thursday morning. This is Andrew McDonald in London, with Dan Bloom filing from Washington. DRIVING THE DAY THE DON WILL SEE YOU NOW: Keir Starmer awakes …

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio. WEDNESDAY CHEAT SHEET — Keir Starmer is in the air heading to meet Donald Trump and dining on a Ferrero-branded dessert. …

Good Wednesday morning. This is Sam Blewett. DRIVING THE DAY CASE FOR THE DEFENSE: The world’s politicians are watching for more details of the Ukraine-U.S. minerals deal that …

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio in Downing Street, where Keir Starmer is giving a press conference. TUESDAY CHEAT SHEET — Keir Starmer announced a defense spending …

Good Tuesday morning. This is Sam Blewett. DRIVING THE DAY LESSONS ON LE BROMANCE: Keir Starmer and aides will spend much of today preparing for Thursday’s trip to …

Good afternoon. This is Emilio Casalicchio in the press seats of the House of Commons while MPs debate the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. …

Good Monday morning. This is Stefan Boscia. DRIVING THE DAY UNHAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Keir Starmer and other world leaders will spend today deep in conversation over the future …