"We should have had proper protections for our military bases in place. But the Prime Minister displayed such weak and spineless leadership that he couldn't follow through. I was very clear from the start - we should have allowed the Americans to use UK bases. This position has only been recognised later on, which is unusual for the UK Government."
"People who have been our allies for decades are asking, where has Britain been? We need to ensure those shipping lanes remain open - they are vital for global trade, as well as oil and gas prices around the world."
Conservative MP Richard Holden criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer's handling of the Iran conflict, describing his leadership as weak and spineless. Holden argued the government failed to take decisive early action, particularly in protecting UK military bases and supporting regional allies. He contended Britain should have immediately permitted U.S. forces to operate from UK bases and deployed naval assets promptly to strengthen strategic positioning. Holden warned that delayed responses damaged relationships with long-standing Gulf partners who questioned Britain's commitment. He emphasized the critical importance of maintaining open shipping lanes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, for global trade and energy supplies. Holden stated the Conservative position, led by Kemi Badenoch, had advocated these measures from the outset.
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