Starmer sei nicht bereit, sich einem Krieg „ohne rechtmäßige Grundlage und tragfähigen Plan“ anzuschließen, sagt er gegenüber PMQs – UK Politics Live
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/mar/04/starmer-trump-iran-pmqs-immigration-uk-politics-live-news-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Von topotaul
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Good, I’m glad someone is finally standing up to these war mongering fascists.
Very obviously the right approach and its insane that anyone (such as Farage) would say otherwise.
Starmer isn’t perfect but I really think we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of having a leader who at least exists in the real world, because apparently that can’t be taken for granted.
Sound decision the US clearly have no viable off ramp and are now simply hoping Iran surrenders rather than fight on. If they continue to fight Trump either walks away and looks more of an idiot than before (if that’s possible) throws all his friends in the middle east under the bus and destabilizes the world economy for years.
If he commits ground troops to force regime change it will be a meat grinder the US will never forgive him for, the losses will be massive and they will be stuck in Iran for decades slowly bleeding out.
So my take away from the last couple days is that once again the US rushed into the Middle East with no exit strategy, but this time the UK Government said „no thanks“.
How anyone can disagree with this approach I will never understand.
Starmer had a great fucking quote after Trump attacked him:
>”President Trump has expressed his disagreement with our decision not to get involved in the initial strikes, but it is my duty to judge what is in Britain’s national interest. That is what I have done, and I stand by it”
Amazing just how low the bar is these days but at least Starmer is over it.
Say what you like about Starmer, but thank god we’ve got a boring, sensible statesman like him right now.
You can’t convince me that Farage wouldn’t just be taking his orders from Trump like a good boy. The reform lot seem to confuse the national interest with whatever keeps the Americans happy. It’s about time we operated on a policy of *Britain* first.
The last thing we need is to be joining another shortsighted, legally dubious forever war in the Middle East.
This is the difference having an adult at the helm makes.
He’s getting shit for this from the same crowd who shat on Tony Blair for Iraq. It’s kind of sad and funny.
Reformers are posting vids of him dressed up as Iran’s supreme leader, the argument seems to be he’s protecting muslims unfairly. But I swear to god, these guys rant on endlessly about „forever wars“ and „warmongering left“.
Anyone who disagrees here is insane. Why would we risk the lives of our armed forces for a war in-which has absolutely no benefit to our nation.
In fact, if we get involved, it will likely see a rise in terrorist action from those in our nation.
I bet those keen to jump in aren’t willing to put their boots on and go fight themselves are they?
He’s right.
Not a fan of his by any means, but, on this, he’s completely correct. Our troops don’t need to be dying for a war that isn’t legal and that the US won’t even define.
Thank god the adults are in charge, if it were the Tories or Reform we’d be forced in.
do you reckon USA will rename The Full English to “Freedom breakfast”?
there’s nothing stopping bad-enoch and farage enlisting if they’re so keen.
Hold the line, Kier. He is imperfect but what we can say is he is a stickler for rules.
No to Epstein-Bibi war please and thank you.
Good because Starmer needs to focus on domestic issues of the UK then participate in wars etc
Meanwhile Badenoch is pushing for the UK to get involved. Insane.
Correct call. No lawful basis, no clear objective, no exit strategy the UK has no business joining this conflict.
I’m not a fan of Starmer but I agree with him.
Our lads don’t need to be dragged into another Afghanistan
We don’t win wars anyway according to JD Vance, so what the fuck does he need us for 🤷
The woman who will never become Prime minister, going at him over defence spending… wasn’t it her party who fucked over our armed forces for the last 14 years.
Tories and Reform gagging to get involved. Whilst the actual UK public want nothing to do with these illegal strikes.
Keep doing what you’re doing, Starmer. We dont want another Iraq and Afghanistan.
Good. This is exactly the right response
It’s going to be interesting watching the 180 degree swivel from those who rightly criticise Blair for joining an illegal war criticise Starmer for not doing the same.
Hope they warm up properly before those mental gymnastics or they might pull something.
This „Special Relationship“ appears to me these days as one an abuse survivor has with their bullying partner.
A completely reasonable and sensible position, so of course it’s only the Trump-worshipping nutjobs in the Tories and Reform who are mad about it.
Why is there a consensus that anyone on the right wants war? Farage and Kameni maybe, but i’d be certain in saying 90% of voters do not want war.
That’s not a ’no‘ though. Why would we join this war even if it were legally allowed?
What the fuck is this headline, OP? Also, fuck war. Make love not war.
Not a fan of Kier. Not at all. But he’s dead right here. Trump’s gone in loud and I don’t think much thought as been given to the „now what?“ part.
The US also apparently using AI to pick targets? I mean… Jesus.
Oh, that’s nice, isn’t it ? I’m glad they’re getting something, ‚cause they have a hell of a time.
Outrageous. How dare the Prime Minister of Great Britain not bend over and lube himself up for a narcissistic bellend in the White House. The same bellend who weeks earlier was threatening to invade a NATO ally. Do critics think he should allow American forces to use British bases to invade Greenland in future?
I expect one to along shortly then.
I will eat my hat if we manage to stay out of this
I’ve heard this statement before, last time round it ended in Dr. David Kellys rather suspicious death.
I can’t imagine the minds of those people who could possibly consider this to be a controversial statement.
We’ve following the yanks on silly adventures on dubious legal grounds in the Middle East before. Let’s not do it again please.
…Does he not realize that opening UK bases to use by American for this war, has already made your country part of it? You did your overlord’s bidding, you’re in the war whether you like it or not. If you want out, kick the Americans out of your bases. I know your country hasn’t actually had an independent foreign policy since the Suez Crisis, but maybe it’s time to have one again.
coward.
think of the glory in battle.
think of the medals, and the loot we can pounder from our vanquished foe