How To Call A Cobra Emergency Meeting
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The Times
3.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 20 June 2025
⏱️ 45 minutes
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The government has held a meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the Israel-Iran crisis - but how important is it really during a national emergency, and is it the UK's version of the White House Situation Room?
The political masterminds also discuss the political impact of backing America during a conflict, and whether Keir Starmer can start ignoring Kemi Badenoch at prime minister's questions.
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