As the world digests the result of last week’s momentous US presidential election and prepares itself for a Trump 2.0 presidency, it is not difficult to imagine how the world might look according to the new president.

Saturday was the 100th day since the UK Labour Party, under the leadership of Keir Starmer, entered 10 Downing Street to end 14 years of chaotic Conservative Party rule that had eroded the country’s reputation and the standing of its political class and its institutions around the world.

Another week and yet another plan to reduce migration to Europe comes to life. But I am not sure any nation can pay their way to stemming the flow of people determined to make it to somewhere safe — whether for legitimate reasons or otherwise — in a bid to change their life and destiny.