Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 23:13 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News, The Hindu
Labour leader Keir Starmer has said he won't back down under pressure from US President Donald Trump regarding Iran. The warning comes as a trade deal between the US and UK hangs in the balance.
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