Why Was Starmer Out Of The Loop?

Politics Unpacked

Anna Covell

News & Politics, Politics, News

4.4 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

There was little sign of British influence as the US attacked Iran and then announced a ceasefire. Does it throw Starmer's judgement into question, or is the UK better off out of the loop?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Sarah Ditum

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