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Politics · 8 March 2026

Labour MPs tell Starmer to hold nerve on Iran

Labour MPs tell Starmer to hold nerve on Iran

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Labour MPs are backing Sir Keir Starmer amidst strong criticism from Donald Trump over the UK's stance on Iran. Senior figures urge Starmer to "hold his nerve" and "stick to what we believe is right" as Trump continues his furious public broadsides. Donald Trump has attacked Starmer for not joining initial strikes and claims he has "ruined relationships".

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