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Britain’s war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn’t personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran | Marina Hyde
ByMarina Hyde March 6, 2026

Didn’t you know? True British patriots are the ones who want to join an obviously disastrous war on behalf of Israel and Donald TrumpHave you heard enough pant-wetting about Britain’s “reputation” this week? Honestly, I don’t think any of us can bear t…

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Trump broke his promises to pursue this unwinnable war. Britain must not follow him into the abyss | Simon Jenkins
BySimon Jenkins March 6, 2026

The bombing of Iran is deeply unpopular. Despite the Tories’ urgings, Keir Starmer must not further embroil the UK in this disasterKeir Starmer’s immediate response to the Israeli-US attack on Iran last weekend was sensible and correct. Donald Trump ha…

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Nigel Farage to discuss Chagos Islands deal at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Donald Trump tonight – as it happened
ByTom Ambrose March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Reform UK leader told a ‘Save Chagos Boat Party’ yesterday he would be raising the issue in his meeting with the presidentA second government charter flight to bring UK nationals back from the Middle East is due to depart Oman this evening, Downing Str…

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‘Best way forward’ for Iran would be negotiated settlement, says Starmer
ByPippa Crerar Political editor March 5, 2026

PM defends decision not to join initial strikes by US and Israel and says UK is doing ‘everything we can’ to de-escalate situationMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has said the Iran conflict engulfing the Middle East could continue “for som…

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Keir Starmer says UK sending more fighter jets to Middle East – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian March 5, 2026

The UK is sending four additional Typhoon jets to Qatar, while Wildcat helicopters with anti-drone capabilities are being sent to Cyprus, the British prime minister has said. Keir Starmer said the US had been allowed to use British airfields to carry o…

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Delayed UK rescue flight takes off from Oman with British nationals
ByBen Quinn Political correspondent March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Keir Starmer describes Middle East evacuation operation as one of the biggest of its kindMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe first charter flight taking British nationals back to the UK from the Middle East has taken off as the prime minister describe…

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Starmer’s slow start in the war against Iran could leave UK playing catch-up
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 4, 2026

Prime minister’s initial refusal to help US could constrain Britain’s ability to protect its nationals in the Gulf and reassure alliesMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain knew that the US was considering attacking Iran from the moment Donald Trump …

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The Guardian view on the US-UK relationship: Trump is pushing Britain closer to Europe | Editorial
ByEditorial March 4, 2026

An unreliable and volatile American president makes a compelling case for closer security and defence cooperation with continental alliesThere is truth to Donald Trump’s declaration earlier this week that the UK-US relationship is “not what it was”, al…

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Hanging on to Trump’s latest words ‘is not the special relationship’, Starmer tells MPs
ByBen Quinn and Alexandra Topping March 4, 2026

Prime minister says getting British nationals to safety is his priority as Badenoch attacks his approach at PMQsMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has told MPs that “hanging on to President Trump’s latest wor…

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Britain not ruling out future strikes on Iran missile sites, officials indicate
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

‘We just don’t know what will happen,’ western officials say, as UK bases prepare for arrival of US heavy bombersUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain has not ruled out participating in future strikes against Iranian…

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