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Jonathan Powell

National Security Adviser, UK Government

2 articles · 6 November 2025 to 10 August 2026

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Reported to have seen Boles's proposal for a European confederation linking the single market with NATO defence commitments.
Met Rasmussen in London to discuss whether the US could provide security guarantees to Ukraine similar to those given to Qatar.

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UK seeks deeper EU ties under Burnham while holding Brexit red lines

Hamish Falconer, appointed last month as the prime minister's chief EU negotiator, says Britain wants a more ambitious partnership but rules out single market or customs union membership.

Marek Jankowski10 August 20268 min read

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Rasmussen warns of forever war unless Europe escalates pressure on Russia

Former NATO chief calls for air defences on alliance territory, European troops in Ukraine and seizure of frozen Russian assets to force Putin to negotiate

Hélène Mercier6 November 20258 min read

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