Polanski Slams Starmer's Iran Decision

0:00On March 2nd, Green Party leader Zach Polanski is calling on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to reverse his decision allowing the United States to use. British bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites. Late Sunday, Starmer approved the request for what he described as limited defensive actions to protect British nationals and allies in the Middle East. This comes amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks hitting places like Cyprus, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. An RAF airfield in Cyprus took a drone hit and British troops in Bahrain had a close call. The UK bases in question might include Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean or RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Polanski slammed the move as dragging Britain into another illegal war, urging Parliament to vote on any involvement. He accused Starmer of bending to U.S. President Donald Trump's wishes, making everyone less safe. Conservatives, led by Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel, called Polanski's stance reckless and a threat to national

1:04security. Starmer insists the actions follow international law under collective self-defense and the government released a legal summary to back it up. This builds on existing UK efforts, like shooting down Iranian drones over northern Iraq and Qatar. Tensions remain high as regional leaders push for more protection, with Britain balancing defense needs against calls for restraint in the escalating conflict conflict conflict conflict conflict conflict conflict conflict conflict conflict conflict conflict public