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UK Minister Warns of Security Risks After Maduro Capture

1/6/2026

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Wes Streeting, a senior British cabinet minister, warns the rules-based system is disintegrating after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
He says Britain’s national security is at risk and Europe must strengthen defense and intelligence.
Streeting defends Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s cautious stance toward criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump, citing UK interests.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch backs the Maduro raid, saying international law relies on mutual agreement.

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Wes Streeting, a senior British cabinet minister, warns the rules-based system is disintegrating after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
He says Britain’s national security is at risk and Europe must strengthen defense and intelligence.
Streeting defends Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s cautious stance toward criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump, citing UK interests.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch backs the Maduro raid, saying international law relies on mutual agreement.