Sir Keir Starmer has refused to commit warships to Iran despite Donald Trump pleaing for support in the Middle East.
The Prime Minister has refused to send British naval power to the Middle East after President Trump urged allies to help secure a vital oil shipping route as Iran unilaterally closed the Strait of Hormuz.
The Prime Minister is expected to pledge support for families struggling with soaring energy prices during a Downing Street press conference on Monday, warning that the Government’s “first priority” will be helping people through the crisis.
Inside Downing Street, Sir Keir will say: “It’s moments like this that tell you what a Government is about.
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“My answer is clear. Whatever challenges lie ahead, this Government will always support working people.
“That is my first instinct - my first priority - to help you with the cost of living through this crisis.”
His remarks come as tensions grow in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow sea passage through which a significant share of the world’s oil supply travels.
The disruption has pushed global energy prices higher and raised fears among the Government of further economic pressure on households.
The Prime Minister is expected to pledge support for families struggling with soaring energy prices during a Downing Street press conference on Monday | GETTYBritain is currently refusing to send warships to help reopen the strait despite pressure from the United States, the Telegraph reports.
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