Policies related to military, armed forces, and national security
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Recent parliamentary votes on this issue, most recent first.
Donald Trump mocked Keir Starmer in a White House speech, accusing him of consulting his team on military decisions and framing the UK as not America's best ally, signaling a potentially irreparable strain in UK‑US relations. Labour and Downing Street figures say Starmer is handling the situation calmly, but analysts warn the relationship appears damaged and UK diplomacy faces challenges with Europe and allied partners.
Former Labour North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll has joined the Green Party and is standing in Newcastle's Monument ward, highlighting a north-east council contest where Greens, Lib Dems and Reform challenge Labour ahead of local elections. The result could influence Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Keir Starmer called for a more ambitious UK-EU partnership to strengthen trade and defence, arguing Brexit has damaged the economy and that closer ties are needed amid Donald Trump’s Nato threats. He signals a summer Brussels summit to push deeper cooperation on security and the economy.
Keir Starmer urged closer partnership with the EU as the UK plans to convene 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Rachel Reeves criticised Donald Trump for starting a war without a clear exit plan. The Greens push for universal energy support and Reform UK discussions around immigration and housing policy feature in the coverage, highlighting ongoing UK policy debates amid international tensions.
King Charles will undertake a state visit to the US in April despite criticism linked to the Iran war and Britain’s Gulf deployments, while MPs face party discipline and debates over UN voting on Israel.
