The Latest Breaking News from Yvette Cooper

Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

The multinational coalition will pursue "the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools" to enable a "safe and sustained opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, said the British foreign secretary.

Euronews · Apr 2

Coalition of countries discuss ‘every possible measure’ to pressure Iran into reopening strait of Hormuz

Yvette Cooper hosts virtual summit of more than 40 countries to consider coordinated action in face of closure of vital shipping lane

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

The Latest: Oil prices surge, stocks fall with Trump offering no clear end to war

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will keep hitting Iran very hard in the next two or three weeks even though he says all of his administration's military objectives have been met or exceeded

The Independent UK · Apr 2

Iran war will affect future of UK but we are well-placed to weather storm – PM

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host a meeting of international leaders to assess options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Green Party candidate in London elections shared conspiracy theory over Golders Green arson attack

A Green Party candidate standing in Havering at the local elections on May 7 suggested the attack on Jewish ambulances could have been carried out by Jewish people

Evening Standard · Mar 30

G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.

Euronews · Mar 27

Stricken Thai tanker runs aground as Britain warns Iran to stop 'holding global economy hostage' over Strait of Hormuz

The UK is working with allies on a plan to keep open the key strait once Donald Trump’s war de-escalates

Evening Standard · Mar 27

IRGC warning fuels fears of Iran war escalating further despite 'ongoing' talks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East on Friday to avoid US bases as Hormuz remains blocked, tensions with Washington soar and strikes across Iran continue.

Euronews · Mar 27

Social media has led to a ‘complete rewiring of childhood’, says minister – UK politics live

The government has published new guidance for parents that says under-fives should be limited to one hour of screen time a day

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

Iran holding world’s economy ‘hostage’ with Strait of Hormuz closure – Cooper

Donald Trump insisted talks with Iran are ‘going very well’ despite little information being known about the negotiations.

Evening Standard · Mar 27