Keir Starmer

Too little, too late: Starmer’s failure in the Iran war - opinion

Britain’s hesitant response to the Iran war leaves the country watching from the sidelines.

|ByNIGEL LITHMAN
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon on the day it departs, heading to the Eastern Mediterranean to bolster British defences in the region, in Portsmouth, Britain, March 10, 2026.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, December 14, 2022

UK parliament backs bill ending hereditary peers in House of Lords

The House of Lords passed the Hereditary Peers Bill on Tuesday evening, fulfilling a reform launched more than 25 years ago.

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Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) are pictured between the two US Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers at RAF Fairford in south west England on March 9, 2026.

Trump criticizes Starmer as US B-52 bombers touch down in UK

The bombers landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Monday, following the arrival of other long-range bombers at the base over the weekend, including three B-1 Lancer aircraft.

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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 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.

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

British PM Keir Starmer had previously defended his decision to block US forces from using British bases during Operation Epic Fury, claiming he needed confirmation on the legality of the strikes.

MARCH 8, 2026ByREUTERS
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.

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

Starmer stated that additional British fighter jets, helicopters, and a destroyer were being sent to the Middle East, and affirmed that the UK would support the defence of Saudi Arabia if needed. 

MARCH 7, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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 warship’s Cyprus deployment delayed amid claims of ‘9-to-5’ contract

British trade union says cost-cutting slowed HMS Dragon’s readiness as Britain moves to bolster defenses near Cyprus following Iranian-linked threats.

MARCH 6, 2026ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
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.

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.

MARCH 5, 2026ByREUTERS
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.

MARCH 3, 2026BySHARON PARDO
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.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByREUTERS
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).

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
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.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByREUTERS
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.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByREUTERS
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.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByNIGEL LITHMAN
UK MINISTER Hamish Falconer is seen speaking at a ceremony at the headquarters of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom, in September 2025.