Keir Starmer: “British planes are in the sky today as part of coordinated…”

“We have a range of defensive capabilities in the region which we've recently strengthened. Our forces are active and British planes are in the sky today as part of coordinated regional defensive operations to protect our people, our interests and our allies. As Britain has done before. In line with international law, we've stepped up protections for British bases and personnel to their highest level.” (02:21–02:36)

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