Emily Thornberry, chair of the UK Foreign Affairs Select Committee, stated that the UK should avoid involvement in the Middle East conflict unless directly attacked. This comes after Israel’s “Lion’s Roar” offensive against Iran, prompting a state of emergency. Thornberry criticized the legality of US-Israeli strikes, noting there was no imminent threat. In contrast, opposition leader Kemi Badenoch expressed support for the actions against Iran, highlighting the regime’s threats to the UK and its citizens.
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