UK will not be drawn into wider war in Middle East, says Keir Starmer

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated the UK will not be drawn into the broader Middle East war, while announcing £53 million in government support for lower-income households facing surging heating oil costs. The aid targets households reliant on heating oil, with suppliers engaging in price gouging facing legal action and future regulation. The announcement reflects both the geopolitical caution and domestic energy affordability pressures stemming from the Iran conflict.

PM’s comments come as he announces support for households reliant on heating oil amid surging costs UK politics live – latest updates The UK will not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East, Keir Starmer has said, as he announced that households reliant on heating oil to warm their homes would receive £53m of government support to help with their bills. After costs surged following the outbreak of the Iran conflict, lower-income households will get targeted support, while heating oil suppliers engaged in price gouging will face legal action and future market regulation, he warned. Continue reading...