Iran conflict threatens new cost of living crisis in Britain

Starmer acknowledges concerns as Iran war threatens to impact cost of living

Sir Keir Starmer said: ‘No matter the headwinds, supporting working people and their families with the cost of living is always top of my mind.’ Sir Keir Starmer will promise to protect Britons from the economic impact of the Middle East conflict as oil prices soared. The Prime Minister will acknowledge people’s concerns about the threat of rising bills in the wake of the US-Israeli assault on Iran and Tehran’s reprisals against countries across…

Iran conflict threatens new cost of living crisis in Britain

Oil prices have seen their biggest weekly increase in six years, while experts warn energy bills could rise by 10 per cent in July

Sadiq Khan: Iran conflict is a “war of choice” that could worsen the cost-of-living crisis

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said the UK should not become involved in the growing conflict with Iran, warning it could worsen the cost-of-living crisis and lead to wider instability. In a statement, Khan said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was right to resist pressure from the US to join military strikes against Iran. His comments come after rising tensions between Israel and Iran, with the United States also launching military action in t…