Can Carney Land a Deal? Gaza, Green Strategy & Canada’s Trade Reset

Joseph is back, Andrew has a cold, Holly has green tea — and the Craft Politics crew takes on three major stories reshaping the political map: peace in Gaza, Canada’s economic pivot, and Britain’s inflation problem.

🧭 What’s Inside:

🇮🇱 20 Hostages Freed — Can Trump Deliver Peace in Gaza?

• All living hostages have been returned after 738 days in captivity

• Trump takes centre stage in the peace process — with the kind of leverage few global leaders can summon

• Holly, Andrew, and Joseph debate whether this moment is a turning point or a temporary pause in a brutal conflict

“Let’s not underestimate what Trump has already achieved in returning the hostages. That’s a phenomenal and important win.”

🌍 Canada’s Climate Pivot & the India Reset

• Ottawa hints at a climate competitiveness strategy focused on jobs over targets

• Carney’s Liberals soften the climate line, downplay emissions caps, and seek Alberta buy-in

• At the same time, Canada and India agree to reset diplomatic relations after a two-year rupture

“You can feel the contrast with the Trudeau era. There’s a shift toward pragmatism—jobs, trade, and economic security.”

💸 Britain’s Inflation Warning: Highest in the G7 (Again)

• IMF says UK inflation will outpace every other G7 country through 2026

• Food, hospitality, and taxes are driving the pressure

• Kemi’s Tories pitch tax relief and spending restraint — but will anyone buy it?

“You’re paying more tax but getting worse services. That’s why inflation feels higher than it is.”

💄 Lipstick on a Gerbil: Melanie Joly Spins the Stalled Trump Talks

Canada’s Industry Minister tries to explain what the second visit to the White House has produced — and comes up short.

“One and a half coats. Solid performance, but there’s only so many times you can say we’re still talking.”