- Senior Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to maintain his stance against Donald Trump's criticism regarding the UK's approach to the conflict with Iran.
- Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Keir Starmer, claiming he is “no Churchill” and has 'ruined relationships' by not joining initial strikes against Iran.
- Yvette Cooper, the Foreign Secretary, defended Starmer, stating the UK must “learn the lessons from Iraq” and act in its national interest, not simply agree with the US.
- Sir Tony Blair criticised Starmer, arguing Britain should have supported the US from the outset in confronting Iran, drawing a rebuke from Cooper about past mistakes.
- Figures connected to the Trump administration have warned that the ongoing disagreement could severely impact UK-US trade relations and lead to the UK being seen as an unreliable ally.
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