Ex-Nato commander defends Starmer after Trump’s ‘no Winston Churchill’ jibe
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Following Donald Trump's criticism of Keir Starmer as "not Winston Churchill" for limiting UK support in potential strikes against Iran, a former NATO commander defended Starmer's position. Trump's remarks stemmed from Starmer's initial reluctance to allow the US to use British bases for strikes, though he later permitted use of the Diego Garcia base. The UK government defended Starmer's decision as being in the national interest, emphasizing a measured approach. Gen Sir Richard Shirreff supported the cautious stance, citing the need for a clear strategy and endpoint before engaging in military action, referencing the Iraq War as a cautionary example. Opposition politicians criticized Starmer, arguing his stance could harm the UK's relationship with the US.
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