Starmer: Die Kritik an Trump soll mich unter Druck auf den Iran setzen, aber ich werde nicht nachgeben

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Sir Keir Starmer has suggested Donald Trump’s criticism of him is an attempt to push him to change his stance on the Iran war but vowed not to “buckle” under the pressure.

The Prime Minister said he had “core values and principles” that were “irreducible” and would not waver on his insistence that Britain will not be dragged into the “wider” conflict beyond defensive action.

It comes after the US President launched a fresh tirade against the UK for the extent of its involvement in the Middle East, saying Sir Keir made “a big mistake” and denigrating British warships as “toys”.