Defence secretary accuses MPs of undermining UK’s relationship with Trump
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UK Defence Secretary John Healey accused opposition MPs, including members of the Conservative and Reform UK parties, of undermining the UK's relationship with the United States. Speaking from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, Healey criticized politicians like Nigel Farage for appealing to Donald Trump to oppose UK policies, specifically regarding the Chagos Islands deal and the UK's response to Iranian actions. Healey stated that their actions were "unpatriotic" and aimed to weaken the UK-US alliance. His comments come amid criticism from British allies in the Gulf and Cyprus regarding the UK's perceived lack of protection against Iranian missile strikes, and following a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri. Healey traveled to Cyprus to address diplomatic concerns after the incident.
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