"There are some people in politics who think that we should always agree with the US whatever. There are other people in politics who think we should never take action with the US again whatever the circumstances. I don't think either of those positions is in the UK national interest, and it is the responsibility for Keir Starmer to act in the UK's national interest for British citizens."
"If they are your ally and they are an indispensable cornerstone for your security you had better show up when they want you to."
"I think the point is to make sure that, actually, we learn the lessons from some of the things that went wrong in Iraq, and I think that is exactly what Keir Starmer has done."
Yvette Cooper disagreed with Tony Blair's assertion that the UK should have immediately supported American airstrikes on Iran and provided British airbases. Blair argued that as an ally, Britain should demonstrate commitment when needed for security. Cooper countered that the government must learn lessons from the Iraq invasion and balance alliance relationships with independent judgment. She stated the UK should neither blindly follow nor refuse all US military actions, but instead prioritize British national interests. Cooper emphasized that Keir Starmer's measured approach reflected this balanced position, distinguishing it from past decisions that proved problematic.
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