9 h. ago Ministers urged to publish legal advice on UK involvement in Israel

Calls follow news that attorney general advised government to limit its involvement to defending alliesUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesMinisters are facing calls to publish legal advice given to the government on Israel’s war against Iran after reports emerged that the attorney general had warned that any UK involvement beyond defensive support would be illegal.Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior legal officer, is said to have raised concerns internally about the legality of joining a bombing campaign against Iran. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump warns Iran ‘make nuclear deal or face slaughter’ as fears of all

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6 d. ago Starmer and European allies urge restraint from Israel and Iran after strikes

The Prime Minister, France’s President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a ‘diplomatic resolution’.

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6 d. ago Israel nuclear site strikes spark chilling 'dangerous moment' warning from UK

UK ministers urged for restraint after Israel launched strikes on Tehran early on Friday, targeting the country's nuclear programme, in a significant escalation of hostilities

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