Has Keir Starmer found his vision?

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Alva Ray· Guest0:33

[chime] The New Statesman.

Will Lloyd· Host0:37

Keir Starmer delivered one of his routine updates on the war in Iran in a press conference from Number Ten this morning. But this one was a little meatier than usual. He spoke about the UK's military and diplomatic efforts to open up the Strait of Hormuz, but he also gave his clearest signal yet that the UK is pivoting towards Europe and spoke about his wider vision for how we grow out of this crisis. Has Starmer found his vision? I'm Will Lloyd, and this is Daily Politics from the New Statesman. I'm joined remotely by our political editor, Alva Rey, to discuss all this. Hi, Alva.

Alva Ray· Guest1:14

Hello.

Will Lloyd· Host1:15

So, shall we talk about the immediate practical news first? Um, the Prime Minister gave an update on, uh, his military and diplomatic plans, which includes Yvette Cooper hosting a meeting. Is that right, Alva?