UK PM Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down after Cabinet ministers Shabana Mahmood, Heidi Alexander, and Ed Miliband called on him to set out a departure timeline. A decision is expected after he consults with his family over the weekend.
The Times.
Latest coverage
UK Health Minister Streeting May Resign
Britain's health minister Wes Streeting is preparing to resign and could quit as early as Thursday, the Times reported on Wednesday, adding that he is likely to mount a formal challenge for the party leadership.
Ukraine Offers UK Ships for Hormuz
Ukraine says it is ready to deploy ships from the UK to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Times.
Royal Navy to Lead Hormuz Coalition
The Times reports the Royal Navy will take the lead in a “Hormuz Coalition” to reopen the strait, with Britain deploying mine-clearing units alongside the U.S. and France.
Interesting.
UK Approves US Use of Bases for Iran
BREAKING: 🔴
Britain has given the United States the green light to use RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia to carry out raids on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, The Times reported on Friday.
Contributed by @AZ_Intel_.
Airlines Brace for Hormuz Closure Impact
Airlines brace for disruptions as Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger cancellations and jet fuel shortages next month. Long-haul routes expected to face the biggest impact. – The Times