"Cobra is the opportunity at the highest level to bring people together on matters of real, significant national importance. Obviously Cobras are usually used for military considerations, consular considerations, but I think with the Iran war, most people are very concerned now, not only what they're seeing on their screens in relation to the conflict itself, but also that question of: How is it going to affect me and my family?"
"I want to make sure that when it comes to the cost of living, we're doing everything we possibly can at a very difficult period like this. It's really important for me to emphasise that this government always has the cost of living, centre of our mind when we're making decisions."
"Even though one missile was intercepted, and another fell short and did not reach its target, the attack generated concern because it had been assumed that Iran did not have long-range missiles."
Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of addressing the cost of living crisis during the Cobra emergency committee meeting regarding the Iran war. He stated that the government must consider every available option to assist families facing economic challenges. Starmer acknowledged that the cost of living is a primary concern for citizens and highlighted the need for comprehensive discussions involving key financial institutions. He also dismissed fears about missile threats from Iran, despite recent missile activity targeting military bases.
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