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Sky News Politics5 Mar 2026

Has Starmer got it right over his Iran war response? 

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Defence
Sky News Politics5 Mar 2026

Leak from UK security meeting on Trump's war request branded 'utterly destructive'

Leaking details from a National Security Council (NSC) meeting is "utterly dysfunctional and destructive", Harriet Harman has said.

Defence
Sky News Politics5 Mar 2026

UK sending more fighter jets to the Middle East, says Starmer

The UK is to send more military hardware to the Middle East as the Iran war continues to escalate, Sir Keir Starmer has announced.

Defence
Sky News Politics4 Mar 2026

Why wars are bad news for the 'special relationship'

Nothing puts the so-called "special relationship" between the UK and the United States under strain like the Americans going to war.

Defence
Sky News Politics4 Mar 2026

First minister 'confident' of hospital safety despite dirty water revelations

Scotland's first minister has said he is "confident" Glasgow's scandal-hit super-hospital is safe, despite Sky News revealing mould and dirty water had forced the partial closure of a cancer ward.

DefenceHealthcare
Sky News Politics3 Mar 2026

Why I was surprised by Reeves's keep calm and carry on approach to her forecast

The spring forecast was meant to be a moment to take stock of Rachel Reeves's stewardship of the economy.

EconomyDefence
Sky News Politics3 Mar 2026

Iran war leaves forecast for low UK inflation not worth the paper it was written on

The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.

EconomyDefence
Sky News Politics3 Mar 2026

UK prepares for war lasting months

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Sky News Politics1 Mar 2026

UK terror threat 'absolutely' under review after Iran strikes, defence secretary says

The UK's terror threat level is "absolutely" under review following US and Israel strikes on Iran, the defence secretary told Sky News.

Defence
Sky News Politics1 Mar 2026

Defence sec reveals details of UK's Middle East operations - including taking down Iran drones

Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed details of the UK's operations in the Middle East - including taking down Iranian drones - after the US and Israel targeted Iran.

Defence
Sky News Politics28 Feb 2026

Plaid Cymru leader pledges to open route to independence for Wales

A Plaid Cymru Welsh government would aim to establish a national commission to explore Wales's constitutional future, including a potential path toward independence, within its first 100 days in office.

Defence
Sky News Politics28 Feb 2026

Back my asylum overhaul or risk Trump inspired ICE-style raids, warns Mahmood

Shabana Mahmood is set to introduce new legislation to overhaul the UK's asylum system as part a tougher approach to migration.

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