The Notebook: No state visit for President Trump? What a mistake November 19, 2024 If we know anything about Trump, it's that he likes a bit of show business. Not inviting him for a 2025 state visit is a big mistake, writes Michael Martins.
Trump’s back and the world must learn to deal with him November 6, 2024 Having won a decisive victory, Donald Trump is very unlikely to change tack when it comes to complex geopolitical issues. World leaders should show some humility and instead of criticising his views, try to find their own opportunities within them, says Michael Martins One of my strongest memories from my nearly six years working at [...]
The Notebook: Starmer should spend more time on Linkedin October 16, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer should spend more time clicking away on the world’s most insincere website, according to Michael Martins, founding partner of Overton Advisory Starmer should spend more time on LinkedIn Labour’s first successful International Investment Summit under Prime Minister Starmer yesterday has garnered all the right headlines. Tens of billions of pounds in investment [...]
The Notebook: So, when does Labour actually become pro-business? August 20, 2024 The honeymoon is over, Labour needs to start walking the walk when it comes to being pro-business, writes Michael Martins.
The Notebook: Say what you want about Trump, he did show presence of mind July 16, 2024 After last weekend's shooting, the US presidential election is now Trump's to lose, writes Michael Martins.
The Notebook: Businesses yet to schmooze Labour are set for a nasty shock June 18, 2024 Labour has come a long way, but its manifesto should raise eyebrows in the business community, writes Michael Martins.
The Notebook: There’s only one thing bridging the Westminster divide: Taylor Swift May 20, 2024 Michael Martins takes the Notebook pen to talk Labour hiring, Westminster politics, and the diplomatic powerhouse that is Miss Taylor Swift.
The Notebook: Forget the polls, Labour is miles ahead on Linkedin April 17, 2024 Michael Martins takes the Notebook pen to talk Linkedin politics, meeting 2024's batch of wannabe MPs, and upcoming literary revelry.
The Notebook: Michael Martins on why Labour must face up to a Trump presidency December 13, 2023 Michael Martins, former US Embassy London political and economic specialist, on the Labour party, Donald Trump and reaching for the stars.
