Keir Starmer has not yet said if he thinks Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela constitutes a breach in international law.

Labour MPs are furious over Keir Starmer’s lacklustre response to Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela.

The US president initiated strikes against the South American country in the early hours of Saturday, while his troops seized Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

They have been indicted on narco-terrorism charges in New York.

Trump has since claimed he is going to “run” Venezuela and send in American oil companies to revitalise its huge fossil fuel reserves.

The UK prime minister – who formerly sat as director of public prosecutions – has so far refused to condemn these moves as a breach of international law.

In a statement released on Saturday, he said: “The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate president and we shed no tears about the end of his regime.

“I reiterated my support for international law this morning.

“The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.”........

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