"I'm here to serve the British people always, to have their interests and to make sure that I make the right decisions for them. That is why I took the decision that we would not be dragged into the war in Iran. That is in our best national interest. That is my duty. I will stick to it, and I'm not going to be diverted or deflected from that by what anybody else says."
"I have previously said I am not happy with the level of support offered by the UK to the US in response to the Iran war. The UK will not be drawn into a wider war."
"The only way to build energy resilience is to invest in renewables. I oppose calls for increased oil and gas extraction from the North Sea."
Sir Keir Starmer emphasized his commitment to the UK's best national interest, rejecting US President Donald Trump's criticism regarding support for the Iran war. Starmer reiterated his decision to avoid involvement in the conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He expressed dissatisfaction with the UK's support for the US but maintained that the UK would not engage in a wider war. On energy policy, Starmer opposed Trump's calls for increased oil and gas extraction from the North Sea, advocating instead for investment in renewable energy sources.
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