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Israel’s attacks on Lebanon should not be happening, says Keir Starmer
ByPeter Walker and Jamie Grierson April 9, 2026

In article for Guardian, PM also calls for Iran conflict to become watershed moment for future UK securityThe Iran war is a warning: Britain must build resilience – at home and with our allies in EuropeIsrael’s continued attacks on Lebanon “shouldn’t b…

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Son of British couple detained in Iran calls on Starmer to press for their release
ByGeneva Abdul April 9, 2026

Joe Bennett says ceasefire presents ‘very opportune moment’ to raise case of his parents, Lindsay and Craig ForemanMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe son of a British couple detained in Tehran on espionage charges has called on Keir Starmer to priori…

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Zack Polanski calls for UK to withdraw trade agreement with Israel after strikes on Lebanon
ByAlexandra Topping Political correspondent April 9, 2026

Green leader says PM should impose tougher sanctions on Israel and accuses country of acting in ‘completely uncontrolled way’UK politics live – latest updatesZack Polanski has called on the government to tear up the UK-Israel trade agreement, after the…

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Lebanon must be included in US-Iran ceasefire deal, Yvette Cooper to say
ByJamie Grierson April 9, 2026

Foreign secretary to address City leaders in London as Israel intensifies bombing and Vance says Lebanon is not part of dealMiddle East crisis – live updatesLebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, the British foreig…

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Keir Starmer arrives in Gulf after US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire
ByGeneva Abdul April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

PM to meet regional leaders to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has arrived in Saudi Arabia to meet leaders in the Gulf re…

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UK government urged to act over proposed illegal Israeli settlement
ByCaroline Davies April 7, 2026

Former diplomats say ministers must threaten action against any companies bidding to build E1 settlement of 3,400 houses in West BankBritain must lead efforts to stop Israel’s annexation of the West Bank – full text of letterA group of leading former U…

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Britain must lead efforts to stop Israel’s annexation of the West Bank | Letter
ByGuardian staff April 7, 2026

Former ambassadors and high commissioners call on Keir Starmer to stand with European and Commonwealth partners against the unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory• Report: UK government urged to act over proposed illegal Israeli settlementWhile a…

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Trump claims Starmer is weak as he mocks PM and UK aircraft carriers
ByRowena Mason Whitehall editor April 3, 2026

Footage shows US president saying UK ‘should be our best’ ally and accusing PM of prevarication over sending ships • Middle East crisis – live updatesFootage has emerged of Donald Trump mocking Keir Starmer by claiming the prime minister said he would …

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A third inflationary shock in less than a decade is coming: who will pay the price this time around? | Aditya Chakrabortty
ByAditya Chakrabortty April 1, 2026

Brutal past experience has taught us that a cost of living crisis doesn’t affect us all the same, because we don’t all go into it with the same income or wealthPerhaps the most celebrated writer on oil markets is Daniel Yergin. His work has won a Pulit…

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Families condemn UK ‘impotence’ over UAE ‘social media misuse’ detentions
ByMatthew Weaver April 1, 2026

Ministers accused of being too fearful of offending Emirates to help Britons detained for sharing images of warMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe families of UK citizens held in the United Arab Emirates over allegations that they shared images…

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