"Downing Street has allowed US forces to use UK bases only for defensive missions against Iran, ruling out involvement in attacks on civilian infrastructure such as power stations."
"Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, called on Starmer to immediately block US missions leaving British or US-British airbases, saying failing to do so risks making the United Kingdom an accomplice to war crimes."
"Zack Polanski, the leader of the Greens in England and Wales, stated: 'This is a rogue state carrying out war crimes and threatening more. The UK government must grow a spine and stop our bases being used for this war.'"
Keir Starmer is under pressure to restrict US access to British airbases following Donald Trump's alarming threats towards Iran. Downing Street has permitted US forces to use UK bases solely for defensive operations against Iran, explicitly excluding attacks on civilian targets. Political leaders from various parties, including the Liberal Democrats and Greens, have urged the UK government to take stronger action. Concerns have been raised about the potential complicity of the UK in war crimes if US forces target civilians. Starmer's spokesperson reiterated that UK bases are only available for defensive missions.
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