World · 27 March 2026
Starmer Refuses to Buckle Under Trump Pressure
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The Middle East conflict is straining UK-US relations, frustrating Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over its impact on his cost of living promises. Starmer vowed not to abandon his "core values" and insisted Britain will not be drawn into wider fighting beyond defensive action. President Donald Trump called Starmer's stance a "big mistake" and dismissed UK aircraft carriers as "toys."
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