- Senior Labour MPs are urging Sir Keir Starmer to maintain his stance against criticism from Donald Trump regarding the UK's position on military action against Iran.
- Donald Trump criticised the Prime Minister, stating the US does not need others to “join wars after we’ve already won” and previously called him “no Churchill” for “ruining relationships” over Iran.
- Sir Tony Blair argued Sir Keir made a mistake by not joining the war on Iran from the outset, prompting Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to warn that Labour “needs to learn the lessons of Iraq” and Dame Emily Thornberry, urged Sir Keir to “hold his nerve”.
- Figures connected to the Trump administration have warned that the UK's refusal to join initial attacks on Iran could negatively impact trade and has “completely broken” the relationship, despite Downing Street confirming the leaders spoke.
- Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision, stating his government “does not believe in regime change from the skies”, with Labour MPs backing his policy of defensive action and calm decision-making.
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