News · 5 March 2026
PM Starmer to address the nation at 2 pm today
The Biden White House via Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to hold a press conference at Downing Street this afternoon to update the public on the escalating situation in the Middle East. The announcement follows reports of Iranian drone activity affecting the British RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus. Meanwhile, Defence Secretary John Healey has travelled to the region to meet with officials as the government faces criticism regarding its current military readiness and response strategies.
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