UK PM to chair meeting in Downing Street on how government responds to economic consequences of Iran war later on MondayGood morning. Keir Starmer will today chair a meeting in Downing Street on how the government responds to the economic consequences of the Iran war, which has the potential to upend much of what the government is trying to do to improve living standards. It is a relatively low-key launch. “The Westminster press pack wasn’t invited for a full Q&A,” Politico reports. We’re going to fight to earn every vote.
Fight for our values. Because, in the context of everything that is happening in the world. We will protect our forces, our people, our allies in the region. It’s a question of judgement. Do not forget that the Tories and Reform would have rushed us into this.
With no thought of the consequences, including for the cost of living. Utterly reckless. Continue reading...