Has Starmer been too weak on Iran?
3/5/202634 min
The UK prime minister has defended his stance on the war in the Middle East amid growing pressure from Cyprus, Bahrain and the UAE. John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether he has shown strength or weakness. Plus: the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has announced her controversial asylum plans. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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First 90 secondsSuzannah Lipscomb0:00
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Keir Starmer· Soundbite0:41
[clock ticking] While the region has been plunged into chaos, my focus is providing calm, level-headed leadership in the national interest.
John Harris· Host0:55
[upbeat music] It feels like Keir Starmer is being criticized by everybody; Donald Trump, Cyprus, Bahrain, the UAE, and if some are to be believed, even his own cabinet won't listen to him. What does this constantly unfolding crisis mean for him and his government? I'm John Harris, and you're listening to Politics Weekly for The Guardian. I'm joined, I'm pleased to say, by my Politics Weekly co-hosts, The Guardian's political editor, Pippa Crerar, and our policy editor, Kieran Stacey. Hello.
Pippa Crerar· Host1:27
Hello.
Kiran Stacey· Host1:27
Hello.
John Harris· Host1:28
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