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Stanley, I presume?

Financial Times:-"Boris Johnson’s father has told Iranian state TV that the UK and Iran should swap tankers seized by each side to solve the current stand-off, as the Royal Navy was ordered to provide escorts for UK-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz."Daily Express:-"Moreover, the fact Mr Johnson Sr opted to speak to Press TV is slightly embarrassing for his son, given his criticisms of Mr Corbyn yesterday, when he said: “He asks about Iran, Mr Speaker.“A right honourable gentleman who has been paid by Press TV of Iran.“Who repeatedly sides with the mullahs of Tehran rather than our friends in the United States over what has been going on in Iran.""Any idea, Mr Johnson (B), of what "our friends in the United States" have done to Iran? And what they may do to Iran?

David Ainsworth ● 2665d1 Comments

Thank goodness for Private Eye who this week point out that the "British" tanker Stena Impero was built in China for Gothenberg based Stena Bulk, one of Sweden's largest companies who also have offices in Singapore, Houston and Mumbai - but not Britain.Stena use Northern Marine based in Clydebank to crew and manage the ship. The crew come from India, Latvia, Russia and the Philippines. For whatever reason -probably tax, Stena registered the Impero under the British flag. I'm not saying Iran are in the right but let's hope Boris is careful before we get involved in yet more Middle Eastern mayhem which never ends well.

Hugh Walton ● 2665d