Starmer Faces PMQs Amid Iran, Economy Challenges

0:00On March 4th, House of Commons benches are packed as Prime Minister Keir Starmer gears up for today's Prime Minister's questions at noon. Opposition leader Kemi Badenak and other parties are ready to challenge him on foreign policy and the economy. The session follows tense decisions over the Middle East conflict. Earlier this week, Starmer chose not to let the United States use British air bases for early strikes on Iran, though he later approved them for. This move has sparked a debate about Britain's role in the ongoing war and its alliance with America. Criticism is coming from conservatives, reform UK, liberal Democrats, and even President Donald Trump, who slammed Starmer's leadership. Analysts say the longstanding UK-US partnership is facing its toughest tests yet amid these global tensions. On the home front, yesterday's spring statement from Chancellor Rachel Rees highlighted economic plans holding steady in an uncertain world-shaped by the conflict. MPs may press Starmer on how the war could hit UK growth and budgets.

1:03Expected exchanges that could reveal more on Britain's international stance and domestic priorities as the questions unfold live right now.