Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the “sparks” from the conflict in the Middle East “light touchpapers in our own communities here at home” as he called out ”vile hatred” that has been seen against Jews and Muslims since October 7.

Keir Starmer said the anniversary of the October 7 attacks was a 'day of grief' and urged all sides to step back from the brink of all-out war in the Middle East

All sides must now step back from the brink and find the courage of restraint. There is no military solution to these challenges,” Starmer told MPs in a sombre House of Commons

Gone are the Kissingers, Kennedys, and even Khrushchevs of the world, who held much sway on the international stage. Even Tony Blair, despite his disastrous legacy of invading Iraq in support of George W Bush, still commands respect as an impressive statesman on the global stage. Keir Starmer by contrast has yet to be tested.

Britain's Keir Starmer assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the UK's commitment to Israel's security following Iran's missile attack. Starmer condemned the attack and emphasized Israel's right to self-defense.

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK would continue to support Israel’s right to self defence after Iran launched almost 200 ballistic missiles at the country in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon which killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

The UK has strongly condemned Iran's missile attack on Israel, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating that Iran has "menaced the Middle East for too long." Starmer reiterated Britain’s support for Israel's right to self-defense and called on Iran to halt further aggression.