Starmer says UK will host meeting later this week with other nations on the reopening of the strait of Hormuz – UK politics live

Prime minister is holding a press conference from Downing Street Starmer says he understands why people are concerned about the cost of living.He says he has already set out a five-point plan to deal with the crisis.Just look at what’s happening today. Today your energy bills will be cut because of the action that we took at the budget. And whatever happens in Iran, that price is now fixed until July.The most effective way we can support the cost of living in Britain is to push for de-escalation in the Middle East, and a reopening of the strait of Hormuz, which is such a vital route for energy.To that end, we’re exploring each and every diplomatic avenue that is available to us. Continue reading...