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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Ben Quinn Political Corrrespondent

Opportunities, perils and pitfalls: how UK parties have responded to war in Iran

Composite profiles of Starmer and Badenoch
During PMQs on Wednesday, Kemi Badenoch accused Keir Starmer of not taking ‘offensive action’ after attacks on UK bases. Photograph: Getty Images

Facing one of the most challenging moments of his premiership, Keir Starmer may at least draw comfort from polling showing that the British public broadly support his position on the conflict in Iran.

Nearly half (46%) believe the UK military position should be purely defensive, tasked with shooting down drones and defending civilian areas and British military facilities such as an RAF base on Cyprus.

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