Keir Starmer gives update on Iran war and cost of living after latest Trump attack – UK politics live

Prime minister is holding a press conference from Downing Street Keir Starmer is speaking now.He says the UK has been speaking to nations interested in helping to keep the strait of Hormuz open.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.Yes, I would say [it’s] beyond reconsideration.I was never swayed by Nato. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way.You don’t even have a navy. You’re too old and had aircraft carriers that didn’t work.I’m not going to tell him what to do. He can do whatever he wants. It doesn’t matter. All Starmer wants is costly windmills that are driving your energy prices through the roof. Continue reading...