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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin and Adam Forrest

Sunak says Yemen strikes were self-defence amid row over not consulting parliament

PA

Rishi Sunak has said strikes on targets linked to Houthi rebels in Yemen were “self-defence” to protect shipping lanes, as the PM faces a backlash over his decision not to consult parliament.

Labour leader Keir Starmer has said he supports the strikes – but demanded a Commons statement “at the first opportunity” and a summary of the government’s legal position today.

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