To the mod that removed my comment due to misinformation:.
Published Jan 29 2025
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to agree a security pact with the EU is being blocked by French and other member states’ demands over fishing rights and a youth mobility scheme, complicating hopes of an early win in “reset” talks with Brussels.
Not happening with the UK until fishing rights and 18-30 youth mobility visas are on the table. It's nuts that things are this way, the EU needs the UK massively.
The EU has a short memory of who defends Europe. The UK trained Ukraine and provide NLAWs to stave off attack, while Germany gave helmets and Macron was playing mediator.
Blockading the Malacca Strait isn't a worry for China when domestic production and Russian inports fill the gap.All of this green energy helps tremendoualy for keeping the country ticking along during a time of war.
Energy security for China is the real benefit here, it'a nothing to do with being environmental.
Have you ever tried forced rhubarb? It's sweeter then the standard grown. Pretty easy to do, but you'll need to wait until the end of winter: https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-force-rhubarb/