Starmer's Cabinet Revolt Over Iran Strikes

0:00On March 5, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced strong pushback from his own cabinet against fully backing U.S. strikes on Iran, ordered by President Donald Trump. Key figures like Ed Miliband, Rachel Rees, and Event Cooper argued against it during a National Security Council meeting last Friday, just before. The attacks began. The resistance came amid labor's recent heavy loss in a bi-election to the Greens, tightening fears of more political damage. Sources described the discussion as heated, focusing on legal issues and the risks to party standing rather than just national security. President Trump grew furious over Britain's initial refusal to let U.S. forces use UK bases like those on Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford for offensive. Operations. He publicly called Starmer disappointing during the growing trans-Atlantic spat. Star eventually allowed limited defensive actions, such as shooting down drones, which he defended as upholding the special relationship. Labor MP.

1:00John McDonnell later said, the Prime Minister likely could not have survived politically if he had gone further. Tensions linger as both leaders trade barbs, with Downing Street insisting the full cabinet back the final call, despite no comment on meeting. Details.