Starmer may be right not to wade into Trump’s war in Iran - but has proven to be a prisoner of his own MPs
- Posted on March 8, 2026
- By The Independent
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Starmer may be right not to wade into Trump’s war in Iran - but has proven to be a prisoner of his own MPs

In fighting to saving his premiership, the PM is less able to lead even when he does the right thing, writes political editor David Maddox