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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticized the US decision to engage in war with Iran without a clear exit strategy, stating it has led to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and threatens global economic stability. Speaking before an International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington, Reeves expressed frustration that the conflict, initiated under Donald Trump, is negatively impacting families in the UK and worldwide. She highlighted that the UK is projected to suffer the largest economic impact among G7 nations due to the war, with reduced GDP growth forecasts. Reeves affirmed Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to keep the UK out of the conflict, while acknowledging pressure to mitigate the war's impact on UK households through energy bill assistance and potential fuel duty adjustments. Starmer has established a committee to address the war's effects on Britain.
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AI-ExtractedStarmer decided to keep the UK out of the conflict.
UK GDP is expected to rise by just 0.8% this year, rather than 1.3% as previously forecast.
Reeves criticized the US for going to war without a clear exit plan.
US started a blockade of Iranian ports on the strait of Hormuz.
The impacts of this crisis will be felt here in the UK for a long time to come.
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