Prime minister explicitly blames US president for British consumers’ higher bills as he concludes tour of Gulf states
Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump about the need for a “practical plan” to get shipping going through the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of the Middle East ceasefire, the Press Association reports.
Starmer spoke to Trump from Qatar, where he arrived last night ahead of talks this morning. In a readout of the call, a No 10 spokesperson said:
The prime minister spoke to President Trump from Qatar this evening.
The prime minister set out his discussions with Gulf leaders and military planners in the region on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the UK’s efforts to convene partners to agree a viable plan.
The prime minister strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on Bahrain and reflected on his conversations so far with other leaders in the region.
He reiterated the importance of ensuring the ceasefire is upheld in order to pave the way for lasting peace. He said that the UK would continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Bahrain and other allies in the region.
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