US President Donald Trump has repeated earlier criticisms of the UK government’s stance towards the conflict in Iran, saying Starmer is "not Winston Churchill".
Speaking from the White House, Trump said he was "not happy" with the UK, which, he said, had been "very uncooperative".
Referring to the Prime Minister, he told reporters "this is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with".
Yesterday Sir Keir distanced himself from the US and Israeli military action, telling MPs that he doesn’t believe "in regime change from the skies".
Meanwhile, Britain prepares to send anti-drone helicopters and a warship to protect the RAF base in Cyprus.
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