Kemi Badenoch’s remarks come at a critical moment, with the coming week likely to determine the political fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He is set to address MPs in the Commons, where he is expected to repeat that he was unaware of Peter Mandelson’s vetting status.

'Unfit to run country': UK PM Starmer faces criticism over Mandelson controversy, opposition demands resignation

UK PM Keir Starmer is facing calls to quit after claims that he misled Parliament over Peter Mandelson’s security vetting. Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein are continuing to haunt Starmer, who is now saying ‘I was not told’, and has sacked a top civil servant

Epstein, Peter Mandelson and botched security clearance: UK PM Starmer sacks top Foreign Office official amid calls to resign

When a British military base in Cyprus was struck by a drone early in the Iran conflict in March, the UK’s response time drew attention.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has flatly rejected joining the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, declaring 'we are not getting dragged in' to the Iran-US war, while announcing UK minesweepers will be deployed to help reopen the strategic waterway. Alongside French President Emmanuel Ma

'First time ever': UK takes stand against US, as Starmer rejects Trump's Hormuz blockade

UK PM Keir Starmer reaffirmed the UK NATO commitment while asserting national interest. He explicitly declined involvement in the Iran-US conflict, instead prioritising closer security and economic ties with Europe.

'This is not our war, we aren't going to be dragged into it': Starmer on US vs NATO amid Iran war

Beyond the UK, several countries are taking similar steps. Nations such as Australia have already enforced restrictions, while others, including Austria and Indonesia, are at advanced stages of implementation. 

No screens for under-twos, one-hour cap for under-fives: UK joins global push to curb children’s screen use

While the UK approved limited “defensive” operations from bases such as Diego Garcia, Starmer explicitly ruled out using RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus for offensive strikes on Tehran. 

‘Toys compared to ours’: Trump mocks UK aircraft carrier, questions Britain’s commitment in Iran conflict

Iran warned the UK that allowing US use of British military bases will be seen as “aggression”. The UK is insisting that it has a limited, defensive role in the war, as PM Starmer tries to avoid being dragged into it

Iran warns UK: Providing US access to military bases would be considered ‘participation in aggression’

Donald Trump hints at escalating Iran conflict, criticises Keir Starmer and European allies over refusal to support US efforts in the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump suggests ‘finishing off' Iran, says Starmer is 'no Churchill'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer denied any rift with US President Donald Trump but signalled caution about joining a military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising de-escalation and protection of British citizens.

Keir Starmer denies rift with Donald Trump, says UK won’t be drawn into wider war

Compare Starmer's cautious shuffling with how the UK treated Russia. Following the Ukraine invasion, the Conservative governments of Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak weaponised the British financial system overnight. 

'European hypocrisy': Why UK PM Keir Starmer refuses to seize Khamenei's London empire like they did to Russians during Ukraine War?

Two U.S. air force planes taking part in defensive operations against Iran arrived at a British air base on Sunday (March 8).

The United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster and USAF Lockheed C-5 Galaxy arrived at RAF Fairford in Britain on the same day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump.

US-Iran War: American Warplanes Arrive After UK Announces US Using Its Bases

'We don’t need them any longer, but we will remember': Trump tells Starmer as US using UK bases for 'defensive' Iran operations

'UK will stick to its 'principles' on Iran 'no matter the pressure to do otherwise': Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer has said the Labour Party wants to "bring communities together in unity and hope" as he campaigned in Manchester ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election.

The Prime Minister said the poll on Thursday was a "battle of values" and warned would-be Green supporters they could split the anti-Reform vote.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Facing Crucial Test in Gorton and Denton Constituency

UK refuses US request to use RAF bases for potential strikes on Iran

New Epstein Files show UK NCA intelligence sharing on Jeffrey Epstein’s British links, raising questions over Keir Starmer’s claims of no knowledge.

New Epstein files show UK NCA investigated British links amid Starmer’s ‘no knowledge’ claim

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also warned that a peace deal in Ukraine is not going to 'end' the threat to the West from Russia, rather it will increase as Putin could advance his country's rearmament. 

Russia to strike Europe? Here's why UK PM Keir Starmer is sending royal navy towards Greenland

The Labour government led by Starmer came under intense pressure  a day earlier, after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demanded his resignation for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador

‘I will never walk away’: Starmer stands firm as Epstein fallout rocks UK government

Political fallout from the Epstein files has triggered a leadership crisis in the UK, with Scotland’s Labour leader calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation. Despite key resignations from his inner circle, Starmer says he is not walking away and has survived the crisis for now.


UK: Starmer's Top Aides Resign Over Ex-Envoy's Mandelson's Appointment

UK PM Keir Starmer rejects resignation calls amid Epstein Files row as Downing Street insists he has a five-year mandate, despite Labour pressure and criticism over leadership and ambassador appointment.

Keir Starmer will NOT resign, he's getting on with the job, says UK PM's spokesperson

The exits of both Allan and McSweeney are linked to a deepening crisis over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, whose name resurfaced in the Epstein files with explosive new allegations.


UK PM’s communications head quits, a day after his chief of staff resigned in Epstein fallout

Amid Epstein fallout, Keir Starmer faces leadership heat as Shabana Mahmood emerges as frontrunner. Who is she?

The Prime Minister’s right-hand man had faced intensifying calls from within the Labour Party to go after being blamed by many for pushing the appointment of his ally Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US, despite knowing that his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein continued after the financier’s conviction for child sex offences.


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