- Sir Keir Starmer stated the UK is collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but will not be drawn into a "wider war" on Iran.
- The Prime Minister confirmed discussions with European and Gulf partners for a "viable plan" to end the blockade, but did not commit to sending warships as requested by Donald Trump.
- Donald Trump criticised the UK for not sending ships earlier and for refusing the use of UK bases for strikes against Iran, a stance a senior cabinet minister defended as not joining a US "war of choice."
- Sir Keir announced £53 million in government support for households relying on heating oil and threatened legal action against fuel suppliers accused of price gouging.
- He acknowledged the complexity of reopening the Strait, emphasising that it is "not straightforward" and requires a credible plan involving multiple partners to ensure market stability and mitigate rising costs.
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