Politics · 3 January 2026
Starmer Firmly Denies UK Involvement in US Venezuela Military Operation
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer categorically denied UK involvement in US military strikes on Venezuela that allegedly captured President Nicolas Maduro. Starmer emphasized the need to establish facts before making judgments, stating Britain was not involved in any way while expressing intention to speak with President Trump about the overnight operation. The PM stressed the importance of upholding international law, amid calls from Liberal Democrat and Green party leaders to condemn the strikes as unlawful. British officials confirmed they are working to protect approximately 500 UK citizens in Venezuela following the dramatic military action.
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