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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
David Hughes

Keir Starmer insists economy well placed to absorb ‘likely impact’ of Iran war

The longer the war in the Middle East continues, the more likely it is there will be economic damage in the UK, Sir Keir Starmer has warned.

The Prime Minister insisted the economy was resilient and well placed to absorb the “likely impact” on households and businesses.

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