Has Starmer got it right over his Iran war response?

Friday, 6 March 2026 03:58

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Donald Trump has said he was "very disappointed" in Sir Keir Starmer. Did the prime minister fall short of his reputation on the international stage? Or has he put Britain first by standing up to Trump - will we look back at this moment as a success?

It's been a huge week in the Middle East with global repercussions and Beth, Ruth and Harriet are discussing how Starmer has dealt with it all.

Ruth explains why she thinks Starmer should have rained "fire and brimstone" on Iran for its attack on the British bases at Akrotiri in Cyprus.

Meanwhile, Harriet explains how the legacy of the Iraq war still looms large over Labour and is playing into their decisions about Iran.

And Beth explains the leaks from the National Security Meetings where decisions were made over Iran and what it says about Starmer's leadership.

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