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Will Starmer call Putin’s bluff?

Sep 13, 2024
Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, and David Lammy, Shadow Foreign Secretary, delve into crucial foreign policy discussions in Washington with Joe Biden. They tackle the implications of possibly deploying UK long-range missiles in Ukraine, wary of escalating tensions with Putin. The conversation also shifts to the UK’s diverging stance on arms exports to Israel, raising questions about shifting alliances. Journalist James Heale adds insights on Europe’s defense landscape, highlighting the challenges facing the Labour Party in this evolving geopolitical context.
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  • The potential deployment of UK long-range missiles into Russian territory raises significant concerns about escalating tensions and NATO's involvement in the conflict.
  • The UK and US are experiencing a divergence in foreign policy, particularly on arms exports to Israel, complicating Labour's leadership under Starmer.

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Prime Minister's Visit to Washington and Ukraine Decisions

The Prime Minister's recent visit to Washington is pivotal as it coincides with crucial decisions regarding Ukraine and the Middle East. Discussions are centered around the potential deployment of long-range British missiles into Russian territory, which could significantly escalate tensions with Russia. Heightened rhetoric from Putin suggests he views such a move as NATO declaring war, indicating the delicate balance of power and the stakes involved in international military support. Observers note that strategic decisions must align with both US and UK intelligence assessments to navigate the complexities of the conflict.

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