Iran will be the making or the breaking of Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer staves off Labour revolt after 'accidental victory' – but PM faces new crisis in weeks

Away from the ever-increasing rumblings of discontent in Washington, Labour whispers along the corridors of Westminster suggest Sir Keir Starmer's Iran gamble might have paid off, for now."It's definitely put the Prime Minister in a stronger position with MPs compared to a month ago," one Labour backbencher told GB News.The Labour leader, who still finds his party languishing in the opinion polls, entered March on the precipice of some potential…

Iran will be the making or the breaking of Keir Starmer

The prime minister deserves credit for his handling of the Iran crisis – he was right to oppose the first strikes – but he could win the battle and still lose the war, writes John Rentoul