Keir Starmer

US military aircraft land in UK after Starmer grants US permission to use airbases - report

Britain's Defence Ministry declined to comment on the issue, according to the Guardian, which noted that it was not confirmed whether the aircraft are ultimately headed to the Middle East.

A United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster comes in to land behind a USAF B-1B bomber parked beside the runway at RAF Fairford airbase, in Fairford, Britain, March 8, 2026.
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce an agreement between the two countries as they hold a press conference at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, Britain.

Trump: 'Will remember' lack of British support in Iran war

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 9, 2024.

UK PM speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, leaders of France, Germany, Italy about Middle East

A man walks his dog as the HMS Dragon is undergoing ammunitioning operations at Upper Harbour Ammunitioning Facility (UHAF) in Portsmouth Harbour, March 4, 2026.

UK warship’s Cyprus deployment delayed amid claims of ‘9-to-5’ contract


Starmer says UK-US relationship 'still special' after Trump's criticism of hestitation against Iran

Starmer defended his decisions both to withhold initial access to bases, and then to participate in "defensive" operations against Iran, once Tehran had responded by by attacking its neighbours.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives an update on the situation in the Middle East at Downing Street Briefing Room, in London, Britain, March 5, 2026.

Roaring Lion: From Berlin to London, Europe stands by Israel in war with Iran - opinion

Europe pressures Israel on peace, yet consistently defends its security when existential threats emerge, showing solidarity across decades.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes a statement on the situation in the Middle East, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, March 1, 2026.

UK says British forces aiding regional defense but not striking Iran

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said UK forces and aircraft are taking part in coordinated defensive efforts in the region but are not involved in US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks on during a meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, at Downing Street in London, Britain October 29, 2025.

Over 1,000 British councilors pledge to uphold Palestine rights, stand against Israel's 'genocide'

Councilors in the UK are individuals elected by local residents to serve as representatives on local councils (including unitary, county, district, borough, and parish councils).

 Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in London, in January.

British lawmakers vote to release documents on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor appointment

Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested last week over allegations of misconduct involving Epstein.

Prince Andrew arriving for the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, central London, September 16, 2025.

Peter Mandelson seen being led away from home by police officers - Times

Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain's diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein became clear.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks with Britain's ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador's residence on February 26, 2025, in Washington, DC, US.

Hamish Falconer’s empty words: The UK has failed to protect its Jews - opinion

We cannot change the situation in the UK, but can only change our own situation.

UK MINISTER Hamish Falconer is seen speaking at a ceremony at the headquarters of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom, in September 2025.

Rubio to meet with British FM after Trump criticizes Chagos Islands deal

Last year British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius, while keeping control of one - Diego Garcia.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives before President Donald Trump speaks to the Knesset, Monday, October 13, 2025, in Jerusalem; illustrative.

UK may not allow US to use its bases to attack Iran over possible int'l law violations - report

According to a Wednesday Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, the US may need to use the joint UK-US Diego Garcia base and the RAF Fairford base in order to strike Iran.

US President Donald Trump stands next to Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he delivers a statement during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025.

Britain sees over 50,000 migrant crossings on small boats during Keir Starmer’s premiership

Over 19 months, 65,922 immigrants have successfully crossed the Channel, with Starmer’s average weekly immigrant arrivals at 790, almost double Johnson’s 404. 

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a Q&A as he visits Taffs Well Depot in Ffordd Bleddyn on February 18, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales.