Badenoch suggests Starmer is ‘too scared’ to support Trump’s Iran war IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 7
UK preparing aircraft carrier for possible deployment to the Middle East The MoD said the preparedness of HMS Prince of Wales is being increased, reducing the time it would take for it be deployed The Independent UK · Mar 7
Starmer ‘too scared’ after by-election loss to support Trump’s war in Iran, Badenoch says Starmer faced a humiliating by-election defeat in Gorton and Denton to the Green Party last week The Independent UK · Mar 7
Labour accuses Badenoch of scoring ‘cheap political points’ over Iran strikes Defence minister urges ‘serious politics’ after Tory leader criticises prime minister’s stance at spring conference The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Badenoch says UK is ‘in this war whether Starmer likes it or not’ The Tory leader accused the Prime Minister of ‘sitting on the fence’ over the conflict in the Middle East. Evening Standard · Mar 7
Four US bombers land at RAF base in UK after warning of surge in strikes on Iran B-1 Lancers arrive at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after Starmer allows US to use UK as a base for ‘defensive’ action The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
US B-1 Lancer bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth day The 146ft B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening The Independent UK · Mar 7
Government set to unveil plans for new Islamophobia tsar as part of social cohesion strategy A leaked draft suggests a "special representative" will "champion efforts across the UK to tackle hostility and hatred directed at Muslims” The Independent UK · Mar 6
Labour ‘playing student politics over Iran war while rest of the world rearms’, Badenoch to say The Tory leader will call on the government to authorise the RAF to strike Iran’s missile launch sites The Independent UK · Mar 6
Britain’s war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn’t personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran Didn’t you know? True British patriots are the ones who want to join an obviously disastrous war on behalf of Israel and Donald Trump, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Trump broke his promises to pursue this unwinnable war. Britain must not follow him into the abyss The bombing of Iran is deeply unpopular. Despite the Tories’ urgings, Keir Starmer must not further embroil the UK in this disaster, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Conservatives pledge to boost defence spending by bringing back two-child benefit cap The Tories say the measure will fund the recruitment of 20,000 new soldiers as well as their accommodation and equipment The Independent UK · Mar 5
Kemi is wrong about everything. Which is almost an achievement in itself The Tory leader’s appearance on the Today programme was sheer madness – and comedy gold The Guardian - UK · Mar 5
Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region. Evening Standard · Mar 5
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Sir Chris Whitty says ‘too many’ non-experts involved in puberty blocker debate Kemi Badenoch and JK Rowling have expressed concern over a trial going ahead
Evening Standard · Mar 5 Sir Chris Whitty warns ‘too many’ non-experts involved in puberty blocker debate Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and Harry Potter author JK Rowling have expressed concern over a trial going ahead.
Evening Standard · Mar 5 'Where's Britain?': Government slammed as Italy, Spain, France and Netherlands send ships to protect Cyprus HMS Dragon is expected to sail for Cyprus next week after EU nations have already deployed naval assets to defend the island
Evening Standard · Mar 5 Defence Secretary arrives in Cyprus amid tensions over drone attacks John Healey’s arrival comes as Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.
Evening Standard · Mar 5 Husband of Labour MP questioned after arrest on suspicion of spying for China The arrests of the three men – aged 39, 43 and 68 – were carried out by counter-terrorism officers at addresses in London and Wales on March 4.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Badenoch gives a borderline disgraceful performance at PMQs on Iran At times like this you have to thank your lucky stars that the opposition leader is not in Downing Street
The Independent UK · Mar 4 When will the UK show it is serious about defence? THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Instead of sniping across the aisles, both the PM and the leader of the opposition should work together on grasping the nettle of essential investment in the country’s armed forces
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Hanging on to Trump’s latest words ‘is not the special relationship’, Starmer tells MPs Prime minister says getting British nationals to safety is his priority as Badenoch attacks his approach at PMQs
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Reeves’s spring statement? The economy is great, don’t worry about the Middle East With no spending or fiscal commitments to offer, the chancellor kept it short, sweet and just a little tin-eared
The Independent UK · Mar 3 ‘I graduated with £84k student loan debt – I’ve applied for 60 jobs but can only get a part-time shop role’ Lewis Gibson has been forced to move back in with his parents in Swindon after graduating from the University of Sheffield last year
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Starmer’s position on Iran pleases no one, but that is because there are no good options None of the prime minister’s critics engages with the hard strategic dilemmas arising from Britain’s perilous dependency on US power, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr