Prime Minister Theresa May is right to be feeling so optimistic
PRIME Minister Theresa May yesterday called on people to believe in Britain and “look forward with optimism and hope”.
May confident about the future of the 'modern' Conservative Party
This is just the message we need to hear. Faced with endless whingeing from the Remoaners on one side and the Scottish Nationalists on the other her speech was a timely reminder of what a wonderful position Britain is in.
Stephen Pollard details on this page some of the remarkably good economic news we have received this week.
All of these developments mean better job security, greater chances of employment, more lucrative pensions, higher tax receipts and future wage increases.
Theresa May speaking at the 2017 Conservative spring forum in Cardiff
Nicola Sturgeon at the SNP spring conference in Aberdeen
Who could feel gloomy about that? The years ahead bring us opportunities that would scarcely have been believable as recently as a couple of years ago.
We have the chance to scrap oppressive Brussels legislation, reassert the power of our ancient democracy, divert billions of pounds to be spent on our own priorities, and build new bridges across the globe.
There is a big wide world beyond the EU and there are a lot of reasons to look forward to Brexit and the years ahead.
Theresa May is right to regard our future with optimism.
Hers is an example all Britons ought to follow.
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White House has now said sorry for making the absurd claim that GCHQ helped Obama spy on Trump
2017: White House claims GCHQ helped Obama spy on Trump
Sorry is the hardest word
Donlad Trump and his staff are not in the habit of making apologies.
Clearly though Britain is a special case, the White House has now said sorry for making the absurd claim that GCHQ helped Barack Obama spy on Mr Trump.
Critics of the special relationship often claim that it is based purely on Britain following Washington’s orders.
These naysayers insist that American politicians do not care about our views or priorities. B
ut this unusual act of humility from the Trump administration shows that this could not be further from the truth. It also provides further vindication for Theresa May’s decision to visit Washington shortly after the inauguration.
Clearly the contacts and relationships forged during that visit are already proving useful to our politicians and diplomats.
President Trump’s lurid claims could have destabilised relations between our countries.
That they have not demonstrates the strength of this bond.
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at British Embassy in Paris
A royal charm offensive
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Paris helping to enhance our relations with the French people.
This is a reminder of the valuable work the royals do when it comes to maintaining our standing overseas.
This newspaper is sure the brief visit will be a fantastic success.