Why Starmer bowed to Trump on Iran

After a weekend of destabilisation and tension across the Middle East, the UK allows the US to use its military bases for attacks in Iran – but what challenges do the government face?

US President Donald Trump says he will continue bombings on Iran until “all objectives are met”, posing problems for Keir Starmer with thousands of Brits stuck in the region and hundreds of oil tankers dropping anchor around the Strait of Hormuz.

Sam and Anne examine the domestic and political reaction; the tight rope Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is walking to maintain a working relationship with Mr Trump, and how costly this could be on people’s day-to-day lives.

Tomorrow, Sam and Anne will bring you a bonus de-brief episode on the spring forecast, which will be in your feed late afternoon.

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