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US officials confirmed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz today, as Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth announced that vessels will soon resume sailing through this crucial waterway. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasised the need for ongoing efforts to ensure lasting peace.
Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to either strike a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He warned of severe consequences if no agreement is reached, emphasising that “time is running out” before action will be taken.
Keir Starmer stands firm against US pressure over the Iran conflict, refusing to commit British warships to the Strait of Hormuz. This principled stance has garnered a significant approval boost amid rising tensions. Starmer must maintain this resolve for the upcoming challenges ahead.
Tory MP Chris Skidmore, the former Energy Minister, is quitting Parliament.
Sir Keir Starmer was dealt a humiliating blow yesterday after a senior Labour MP questioned his readiness for power.
Optimistic Rishi Sunak will launch a nationwide charm-offensive this week as he tries to woo voters ahead of him calling a general election this year.
In the email he called the MP an ‘ugly menopausal pig’.
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday that 2024 will be a year of French pride and hope, marked by the Paris Olympic Games and the re-opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, in his traditional New Year’s Eve address from the Élysée Palace in the French capital.
Former First Lady Melania Trump reportedly ‘rarely exists Mar-a-Lago’.
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