Iran war is Keir Starmer's strongest moment but a nightmare lies ahead

Prime Minister has seen approval ratings improve over his handling of the current conflict, but this will be quickly forgotten as the economic impact hits home in Britain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking today(Image: PA)

There is little doubt that Sir Keir Starmer's handling of the Iran war is his strongest moment in office since the early days of his premiership, when he bounced into Number 10 Downing Street on the back of a thumping parliamentary majority.

The first Labour Prime Minister since 2010 saw early praise for his government's handling of the riots that engulfed Britain in the summer of 2024, but a series of policy mishaps, embarrassing u-turns and a perception that he has lost control of his MPs has seen Sir Keir's approval ratings sink to the point where many have wondered how long he can continue in the job.

Enter the Iran war, a devastating conflict orchestrated by the United States and Israel........

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