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Starmer Slams Badenoch and Farage on Iran U-Turns

3/14/2026

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  • Keir Starmer criticized Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage for shifting positions on the Iran conflict at PMQs.
  • He said Badenoch made a significant U-turn on her military-action support after urging a tougher stance.
  • Badenoch claimed she never criticized the armed forces.
  • Public opinion is largely against the war, with rising petrol prices adding to concerns.
  • Labour broadly supports Starmer's approach, though some cabinet members question its impact on UK-US relations.