What the hell did these people expect, have they never seen or heard Farage speak.

Farage opposes better workers rights, Braverman wants to dismantle workplace equality, Reform want a lower minimum wage, and your guy writes this? Farage has 9 jobs, never bothers with constituents, is rich enough to argue about whether he banks at Coutts, and he represents the working class? 🤡

Kemi Badenoch's response suggests they understand the offensive is unlawful by suggesting they would change the law on this matter. Prime Minister has been clear he doesn't believe it was lawful and that is basis for rejecting the US request.

He finishes by saying how important it is for a government who asks our armed forces to carry out defensive action to do so fully knowing their actions are legal. The Q&A session continues among other MPs. I expect it to go one quite some time.

He was / is , superb.. can you imagine Johnson, Sunak, Truss.. or Badenoch or Farage.. handling this ??? Media journalists need to reflect on that !!

Starmer states that the agreement to use UK bases is limited to defense. He does not believe in regime change from the sky. He is not prepared to commit serviceman to actions which are not lawful and without a plan.

Starmer yet again in HoC setting out clear and unambiguous logic for his actions relating to Iran in accordance with international law. I doubt any other leader of UK parties would have been to resolute and safe. His reach out to other countries shows his statesmanship

‘As a precautionary measure we are moving families who live at RAF Akrotiri to alternative temporary accommodation in Cyprus. I’ve spoken to the Commander of British Forces Cyprus this morning. My first priority is always the protection of our people - military and civilian.’ 3.

‘I can confirm there were no casualties and the damage is minimal. Our jets and equipment at RAF Akrotiri are ready to defend British people, our bases, and our allies in the region and I am proud of the professionalism of our Armed Forces' and their families.’ 2/

Defence Sec John Healey: ‘The strike on RAF Akrotiri last night is deeply concerning,an example of the dangerous +indiscriminate attacks by Iran+its proxies across the region.Our best assessment is that the drone was fired before the Prime Minister's statement last night on the US use of UK bases’1/

It's Private Eye I feel sorry for. How do you spoof The Daily Mail these days?

Two Reform UK councillors have become Independents in West Northamptonshire. www.nnjournal.co.uk/p/former-wes...

Fgs stop using facts,ya know too many on social media hate them, mainly because it means they might have to think BEFORE claiming everything can be solved so easily.Starmer followed the law and will continue to do so.However,circumstances change so he has to adapt:"Events dear boy" as Macmillan said

He didn't 'relent'. He had to make a new decision based on Iranian attacks on UK citizens, military personnel and assets, not to mention allies in the region. Trump put us in this position and he can go and fuck himself.

According to Kegbreath this attack on Iran is NOT about nation building which is the opposite of what Trump said. Also, ONLY Donald Trump will decide how and when this war will be decided. So much for Congress and US democracy.

Another misleading headline by BBC omits the keyword “defensive” PM said UK bases to be used for "defensive" strikes on missile sites, UK not involved in strikes on Iran & "will not join offensive action" 130,000+ Brits live/work in the region in oil, gas, medicine, engineering etc need protection

Sickened by opposition party leaders putting their party political interests above the country at a time like this. Thank goodness Starmer is PM rather than any of them.

He isn’t “on board”, but after speaking to leaders inc; President of France Chancellor of Germany Amir of Qatar President of the UAE King of Bahrain Crown Prince of Kuwait King of Jordan President of Cyprus Sultan of Oman Allowing limited use of uk bases is the only way to protect 200k UK citizens

Really wonder how much the Tory/Reform atack line on Starmer that he wasn't quick enough to support Trump attack on Iran, resonates with voters. My hunch is not much at all

There’s 200,000 British citizens scattered around the region. Flights are cancelled so how how are you suggesting they can pull them out?

So you’d prefer to put British lives at risk rather than endure the UK being hated?

Digusted in the number of people who don't want the UK to do everything legally possible to protect the 200,000 British citizens in the Middle East. To not do everything legally possible to defend British troops in bases across the region. 1/2

I have taken the decision to step down from my ministerial responsibilities to allow me to focus on my job representing you, the people of West Lancashire, while I continue to receive oral chemotherapy treatment. My letter to the PM below 👇

Among the many, many reasons this is nuts: the bulk of British Muslims are Sunni, while Iran is a Shia theocracy. Sunni-Shia rivalry and mutual hostility goes back roughly a thousand years and has played as large a role (if not larger) as Protestant-Catholic rivalry/conflict in Europe

Suella Braverman Handed Brutal Reality Check By Leader Of Gibraltar www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amp/entry/su...

Stolen from FB

Another lying article from the Guardian with not a single bit of evidence produced to back up its fake headline. Labour are the greenest government the UK has ever seen. But a long, long way. Labour are doing more for the environment than ever before. They remain committed to net zero.

“Man of the people”. This proves otherwise! #NeverVoteReform

Today is a day to remind people simple solutions are usually neither simple nor solutions. Unlike many posters, Starmer spent all day yesterday on calls with middle Eastern country leaders who have invoked article 51, we are responding to their call to defend them and their citizens and ours.

He probably does, but the first rule of a populist is to take controversial positions, it’s all about outrage and exposure.

The usual suspects are having a hysterical morning and insisting the UK Government must leave its citizens in the region in harm way without any defence. That’s how idiotic the movement has become. Utterly irrational and unable to think for themselves.

Ffs does nobody bother reading anymore, we are not getting involved with the US and Israel in bombing Iran. Starmer spent all day yesterday in discussion with other world leaders many from the middle East. He didn't make this decision lightly or without consulting countries at risk.

Full statement from Labour Together on their 'investigations' into journalists looking into their finances "The scope of the work carried out by APCO...was indefensible. The board was not shown the contract with APCO. Nor was the APCO report shared with the board" “We were shocked by revelations."

We are not attacking. We are not allowing use of our assets for attacking. We only allow use to take out missile sites to safeguard civilians & British personnel.

The UK is not kow-towing to Trump. Nor is it engaging in gesture politics for a headline. The Starmer government is defending British interests with every lever of statecraft at its disposal and I think we will soon see some of those levers pulled. x.com/paulmasonnew...

Why should we allow British Citizens in the Middle East to be targeted by Iran?

Over 100 works of art being put up for auction by (cash strapped) Reform-run Kent County Council. Kent Greens: "While the total financial value of the art is only around £35k, the historic and social value of the art, most of which depicts Kent, is far higher."

We’re not involved. He’s just trying to protect the 200,000 UK citizens in the region from Iran’s scorched earth response. It’s entirely in line with European allies.

A prominent account on the right and a prominent account on the left. Both are idiots. Both influence far too many of you.

This is brilliant!

She’s learnt her lesson about wanting hotels full of foreigners and immigrants being burnt down. See. Prison does work

The UK PM has had a very busy weekend speaking with numerous allies. President of France Chancellor of Germany Amir of Qatar President of the UAE King of Bahrain Crown Prince of Kuwait King of Jordan President of Cyprus Sultan of Oman In the calls they spoke of the defence of & risks to civilians.

It also flies in the face of articles she wrote 4 months ago!! 🤦

That is abject bollocks. This Government has invested record amounts in net zero, and for the first time, the UK will use geothermal technology to power homes. There are plenty of things to criticise Keir Starmer for, but net zero is not one of them.

The UK has responded to a US request which will facilitate specific and limited defensive action against missile facilities in Iran which were involved in launching strikes at regional allies.

It took 20 mins for Polanski to walk into his first big mistake. Sure this sounds smart and will have his base cheering, but not sure many Brits will agree with abandoning our people to death.

I am against bombing Iran. It was and is illegal. I am for protecting our citizens and our allies. It is fully legal. Allowing America to use our air bases to destroy silos and launchers as a defence mechanism only, is fully legal. The PM and Hermer know more on this than any of us.

There’s a world of difference between allowing the US to use our bases to strike Iran’s missiles at source and us actually being involved in the war. If the US breach that agreement that’s on them not our government. It’s the correct move being that we have no choice but to defend ourselves now.