Trump threat to Iranian civilians ‘wrong’, Starmer says [unable to retrieve full-text content]The PM condemns the US president’s threat that a “whole civilisation” would die unless Iran agreed to end the war.Published at Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:18:38 +0000
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UK will not join Trump’s blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz
UK will not join Trump’s blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz [unable to retrieve full-text content]UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.Published at Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:03:28 +0000
Starmer urges US and Iran to ‘find way through’ after peace talks falter
Starmer urges US and Iran to ‘find way through’ after peace talks falter “If there’s one thing we’ve learned about President Trump, particularly in this term, it also applies to his first term, you have to draw a distinction between what he says and how he says it, particularly on social media, and what he… Continue reading Starmer urges US and Iran to ‘find way through’ after peace talks falter
Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM [unable to retrieve full-text content]Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is “fragile”. Published at Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:20:08 +0000
Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing
Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing [unable to retrieve full-text content]Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes.Published at Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:38:02 +0000
Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal [unable to retrieve full-text content]The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do “all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire”.Published at Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:56:54 +0000
Disruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike begins
Disruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike begins The first tranche of these – 1,000 of them – were meant to be created this summer. But the government has now withdrawn those after the BMA announced it was taking strike action. It comes after 30,000 applicants applied for 10,000 jobs last summer, although some of these… Continue reading Disruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike begins
UK says Iran holding world economy ‘hostage’ with Hormuz attacks
UK says Iran holding world economy ‘hostage’ with Hormuz attacks [unable to retrieve full-text content]Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.Published at Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:06:20 +0000
Rachel Reeves says she’s angry at Trump’s decision to launch war with Iran
Rachel Reeves says she’s angry at Trump’s decision to launch war with Iran [unable to retrieve full-text content]The chancellor says the US president does not have a “clear plan” to exit the conflict.Published at Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:11:50 +0000
Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says [unable to retrieve full-text content]The chancellor tells the BBC it is “too early” to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.Published at Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:07:51 +0000