Starmer Steers UK Amid Iran Conflict: A Steady Hand in Uncertain Times
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's measured response to the ongoing US-Iran conflict reflects public sentiment, leaving Reform UK and Conservatives playing catch-up.
In a strategic move, Keir Starmer opted to deliver his message on the US-Iran conflict through a high-profile press conference in Downing Street, rather than a typical ministerial statement in the House of Commons. The prime minister's decision reflects a shrewd assessment of the public mood, which appears to be more aligned with Starmer's cautious approach than the gung-ho support previously expressed by figures like Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage.
The advantages of the press conference format were manifold. Starmer was able to avoid the drawn-out rhetoric of Badenoch, as well as the risk of backbench MPs observing that President Trump is a deranged halfwit who lacks a coherent strategy. Most importantly, the press conference allowed the prime minister to showcase his leadership and sound judgment on a issue where he has, thus far, proven to be right all along.
Source: The Guardian
