1 week ago Starmer: Foreign affairs delayed me dealing with welfare rebellion

He said he was ‘heavily focused’ on what was happening with Nato and the Middle East all weekend.

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2 w. ago UK to buy new fighter jets for RAF’s first nuclear role since Cold War

Ministers hailed the announcement as the ‘biggest strengthening of the UK’s nuclear posture in a generation’

Events

3 w. ago The UK should protect its allies in the Gulf and Middle East – but Israel isn’t one of them

Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear programme is good for the UK – but helping Israel now is not, and here’s why, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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3 w. ago The UK should protect its allies in the Gulf and Middle East

Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear programme is good for the UK - helping Israel now is not, and here’s why, Sam Kiley, World Affairs Editor explains.

Politics

3 w. ago UK not at war despite RAF jets sent to Middle East, says Reeves

The Chancellor hinted that the UK could "potentially" back Israel, but didn't comment on "what might happen in the future"

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3 w. ago Britain ‘not at war’ despite sending more RAF jets to the Middle East, Reeves says

Rachel Reeves said Britain may play a military role in helping Israel as the conflict intensifies

Events

3 w. ago Tehran threatens UK as Starmer scrambles RAF: Prime Minister sends jets to the Middle East as war rages between Iran and Israel 

Sir Keir Starmer ordered the deployment of fast jets and refuelling aircraft from UK bases to bolster UK forces despite bloodcurdling warnings from Tehran not to meddle in the conflict.

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