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While some called for a no-fuss, low-key state visit, others were outraged at the idea of Trump meeting King Charles following his Oval Office showdown with Ukrainian leader Zelensky

Readers are split between full re-nationalisation and targeted reforms to fix the UK’s rail system

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Plans for the US president's state visit have sparked division. While Lib Dem leader Ed Davey sees it as an opportunity to secure stronger US commitments on Ukraine, SNP leader John Swinney argues that Britain should not reward a president who has undermined a key ally

Despite Labour’s renationalisation plans, Britain’s rail fares will rise by 4.6 per cent on March 2, leaving passengers facing higher costs without guarantees of improved service

Some argue Europe should strengthen its own military and reduce reliance on the US, while others believe a full break from Trump and Nato is necessary due to shifting security priorities

As Trump’s approach to negotiations with Putin over the war in Ukraine raises security concerns, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, has urged Europe to reduce its reliance on Nato and the US

Readers are split on the prime minister’s proposals for a European ‘reassurance force’, debating Britain's military readiness, war escalation risks, and the UK’s duty to counter Russia

While age-based restrictions divided readers, many supported stricter testing, including mandatory retesting, training, and regular eyesight checks