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crisis.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;ae641c93-a321-4df8-b646-a3de248219c0&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;According to the PA news agency, Fahnbulleh told Times Radio:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;ed75e3b7-7227-424f-8f14-4b099e59e800&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;Legal advice is for the prime minister, and I think that\u2019s where it will stay and you can understand why I won\u2019t comment on that. But what I will say is that we have a prime minister who is a lawyer and a human rights lawyer, he will obviously do everything that is in accord with international law.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;No one wants an escalation. No one wants this to erupt into a major conflict in the region that is hugely destabilising for every country involved and for us, globally. So the most important role that the prime minister can play, and is playing, is to be that cool, calm head, to urge all partners around the negotiating table and to find a diplomatic route out of this.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;32c878f8-2772-4fb5-851b-29890b048fae&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The attorney general, &lt;strong&gt;Richard Hermer&lt;\/strong&gt;, is reported to have raised concerns about any potential UK involvement in the conflict beyond defending its allies, something which could limit any support for the &lt;strong&gt;US&lt;\/strong&gt; if &lt;strong&gt;Donald Trump&lt;\/strong&gt; decides to bomb Iranian nuclear sites.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;1b15f278-6fe1-41c2-ac82-2ee5ef069408&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Patel also told Good Morning Britain that the government needs to \u201cstep up\u201d the evacuation of British nationals in &lt;strong&gt;Israel&lt;\/strong&gt;. She said:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;c395b9bd-a4ca-445e-bfe3-6f083d571b8d&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;I think the current government\u2019s response is not sufficient and if families of embassy staff and personnel are being evacuated then I think the same facilities must be extended to our citizens.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;79261d31-11c0-4a70-966c-919d81aef0b5&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;More on all of the above in a moment, but first, here are some other developments:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;fd372076-c659-4219-867f-f35cce1c7e95&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;ul&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The UK government will have to sign off on the US use of its Diego Garcia base in any bombing raid on &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/iran\\&quot;&gt;Iran&lt;\/a&gt;, it has emerged, as ministers gathered to discuss a range of scenarios amid further increasing tensions in the region. &lt;\/strong&gt;The prime minster chaired an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss the UK\u2019s response to the crisis in the Middle East which could escalate further should the &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/jun\/17\/middle-east-conflict-reaches-crucial-moment-as-trump-demands-real-end-to-iran-nuclear-programme\\&quot;&gt;US enter the conflict&lt;\/a&gt; between Israel and Iran.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The foreign secretary is scheduled to meet his US counterpart in Washington.&lt;\/strong&gt; David Lammy and secretary of state Marco Rubio will discuss the Middle East as potential American involvement in the conflict looms.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The MP behind the assisted dying bill will be joined by bereaved and terminally ill people as she makes her case for a change in the law before a crucial vote on Friday. &lt;\/strong&gt;Kim Leadbeater is expected to re-state her argument that dying people must be given choice at the end of their lives, but opponents of her bill have warned it fails to guarantee protections for society\u2019s most vulnerable.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Britain\u2019s benefits system faces collapse without cuts to disability payments, Liz Kendall has said&lt;\/strong&gt;, as the government published plans that put it on &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2025\/jun\/17\/government-officials-brace-for-labour-mps-rebelling-against-welfare-bill\\&quot;&gt;a collision course with dozens of angry Labour MPs&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ministers will restart the approval process for two controversial oilfields on Thursday&lt;\/strong&gt;, even as new figures show the UK will be almost entirely dependent on foreign gas by 2050 regardless of whether they are approved.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n &lt;li&gt;\\n  &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Bank of England is predicted to keep UK interest rates at 4.25% on Thursday amid rising food inflation and the threat of surging oil prices pushing up the cost of living. &lt;\/strong&gt;Most economists think the Bank of England\u2019s monetary policy committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;\\n&lt;\/ul&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;dc66b085-c543-4af3-9711-37099dbba9f7&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:false,&quot;summary&quot;:true},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1750319071000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;03.44\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1750319068000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;03.44\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1750319071000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;03.44\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;03.44&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Patel: Tories would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 19 Jun 2025 05.17 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 19 Jun 2025 03.44 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id=\"block-6853d3568f0849c48536a025\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Keir Starmer needs to crack down on misconduct in politics, John Major says<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dcr-dzkvsd\">\n<div class=\"dcr-uae6pk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/uploads\/2017\/10\/09\/Rowena-Mason,-L.png?width=300&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=c72e5e18d6a2e7699a08a9e7e42c9e3f\" alt=\"Rowena Mason\" class=\"dcr-lysqes\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-sa35sa\">Rowena Mason<\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Keir Starmer<\/strong> needs to reset standards in public life and bring in proper sanctions before trust in the UK system is damaged beyond salvage, <strong>John Major<\/strong> has said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">The former Conservative prime minister said proposals for an ethics commission appeared to be \u201cin the long grass\u201d but <strong>No 10<\/strong> could strengthen the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/the-7-principles-of-public-life\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Nolan principles<\/a><\/strong> of public life and make sure there was punishment for misconduct within the standards framework.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">In a speech at the <strong>Institute for Government<\/strong> one-day conference to mark the 30th anniversary of the Nolan principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership, which Major brought in as prime minister, he said the system was still a good one but needed to be more enforceable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"711c0882-65af-405f-98db-184d194646ee\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1tx6u99\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">John Major said the Nolan principles of standards in public life, brought in by his government, could be strengthened to ensure punishment for misconduct.<\/span> Photograph: Stefan Rousseau\/PA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">With No 10 rethinking the idea of setting up a new ethics commission, as promised in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/labour\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Labour<\/a> manifesto, Major said it was time for action to improve the system:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>It has been our past practice to offer guidance on good conduct, and trust it will be delivered. That was the Nolan approach. But experience has taught us that no rules can deal with individuals prepared to ignore them, and sometimes sanctions are required.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is that to rely on convention leaves loopholes for those with lax scruples. That being so, it is time to strengthen the safeguards around propriety, to ensure our public life is as free from fault as we wish it to be.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">He said the misconduct of a small minority of politicians has left trust at too low a level, citing scandals in political funding, the award of honours, lobbying, \u201cunsavoury\u201d behaviour, bullying and Partygate, as well as whole governments breaking or bending the law and shielding their own colleagues from censure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">His suggestions for improvement include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<li class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Asking the House of Lords advisory commission to scrutinise the suitability of political peerages as well as their propriety.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Giving statutory powers to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments so they can impose sanctions on former politicians and officials who flout time-limited lobbying bans.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Ensuring the government responds swiftly to recommendations from the committee on standards in public life.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">New protections to prevent wealthy foreign interests influencing politics through mega donations. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2025\/jun\/19\/uk-politics-live-news-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer-iran?page=with%3Ablock-6853ccd08f0806bcd720d5b0#block-6853ccd08f0806bcd720d5b0\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">see 9.41am BST<\/a>), the Liberal Democrat leader, <strong>Ed Davey<\/strong>, said the government should publish <strong>Richard Hermer<\/strong>\u2019s advice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">In a post on X, Davey said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>The government needs to publish any legal advice received around involvement in the conflict with Iran.<\/p>\n<p>The last thing we need is for the UK to be dragged into another illegal war in the Middle East by the US.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2025\/jun\/19\/uk-politics-live-news-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer-iran&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;6853d24e8f0806bcd720d5de&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Tories say they would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary \u2013 UK politics live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Tories say they would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary \u2013 UK politics 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0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6853cf1e8f0806bcd720d5cb\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>John Swinney<\/strong> has reaffirmed his government\u2019s commitment to sustainable food production amid \u201csignificant change\u201d in the farming sector, before a visit to the Royal Highland show, reports the PA news agency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">The first minister is due to attend the annual showcase of food, farming and rural life on Thursday, where he is expected to meet groups representing various rural aspects of Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Speaking before the visit, Swinney said it was his government\u2019s ambition to be a \u201cglobal leader\u201d in sustainable agriculture, which he said would be achieved by working in partnership with the sector to transform support for farmers and crofters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">He also said there was a \u201cstark contrast\u201d between <strong>Scotland<\/strong>\u2019s commitment to farming, which he said amounted to \u00a3600m and included \u201cdirect support\u201d, with the approach of the UK government.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Swinney said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>Our ambition is for Scotland to be a global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture. To do that we are working in partnership with the sector to transform the support we give to our farmers and crofters.<\/p>\n<p>The Royal Highland show is our chance to showcase the absolute best of food produce, farming excellence and all of the industries that support our rural communities.<\/p>\n<p>I want to clearly repeat our commitment to sustainable food production, with more than \u00a3600m annually, including maintaining direct support \u2013 in stark contrast to the UK government approach.<\/p>\n<p>Since I was here last year, our farming sector and rural communities have seen significant change with the imposition of inheritance tax changes in agriculture and an incredibly challenging settlement for Scotland over the next three to four years from the recent UK spending review.<\/p>\n<p>Here in Scotland, we are committed to maintaining reformed direct payments, supporting sustainable food production and providing vital stability to our rural communities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2025\/jun\/19\/uk-politics-live-news-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer-iran&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;6853cf1e8f0806bcd720d5cb&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Tories say they would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary \u2013 UK politics live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Tories say they would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary \u2013 UK politics live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2025\/jun\/19\/uk-politics-live-news-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer-iran?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6853cf1e8f0806bcd720d5cb#block-6853cf1e8f0806bcd720d5cb\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6853ccd08f0806bcd720d5b0\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Attorney general warns UK joining war on Iran may be illegal<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-16bg4qr\">Eleni Courea<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Britain\u2019s attorney general has warned ministers that getting involved in <strong>Israel<\/strong>\u2019s war against <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/iran\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Iran<\/a><\/strong> could be illegal beyond offering defensive support, it has emerged.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Richard Hermer<\/strong>, the government\u2019s most senior legal officer, is understood to have raised concerns internally about the legality of joining a bombing campaign against Iran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">An official who has seen Hermer\u2019s official legal advice <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/apdVG#selection-1783.105-1783.187\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">told the Spectator<\/a>, which first reported the story, that \u201cthe AG has concerns about the UK playing any role in this except for defending our allies\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Keir Starmer<\/strong> is considering whether to provide the <strong>US<\/strong> with military support if <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> decides to bomb Iran, and whether to approve the use of the <strong>Diego Garcia base<\/strong> in the <strong>Indian Ocean<\/strong> for the attack. Hermer\u2019s advice could limit the degree of UK support for the US.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">A spokesperson for the attorney general\u2019s office said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>By longstanding convention, reflected in the ministerial code, whether the law officers have been asked to provide legal advice and the content of any advice is not routinely disclosed.<\/p>\n<p>The convention provides the fullest guarantee that government business will be conducted at all times in light of thorough and candid legal advice.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"5c8f69f4-e1b0-4123-bcb4-ec27ce506276\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:6,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Attorney general warns UK joining war on Iran may be illegal&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;5c8f69f4-e1b0-4123-bcb4-ec27ce506276&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2025\/jun\/19\/attorney-general-uk-war-iran-illegal&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2025\/jun\/19\/uk-politics-live-news-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer-iran&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;6853ccd08f0806bcd720d5b0&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Tories say they would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary \u2013 UK politics live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Tories say they would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary \u2013 UK politics live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2025\/jun\/19\/uk-politics-live-news-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer-iran?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6853ccd08f0806bcd720d5b0#block-6853ccd08f0806bcd720d5b0\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6853c8658f0806bcd720d598\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Doctor Who actor <strong>Ncuti Gatwa<\/strong>, <strong>Judi Dench<\/strong> and Nobel peace prize winner <strong>Malala Yousafzai<\/strong> have added their names to an open letter urging the prime minister to suspend arms sales to <strong>Israel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">According to the PA news agency, the trio are among a number of celebrities who have added their signatories to the letter, published by refugee charity <strong>Choose Love<\/strong> last month, and already signed by stars including <strong>Dua Lipa<\/strong> and <strong>Benedict Cumberbatch<\/strong>. Four hundred people have now signed the letter, with the new signatories including actors <strong>Stanley Tucci<\/strong> and <strong>Florence Pugh<\/strong>, former England rugby captain <strong>Chris Robshaw<\/strong> and musicians <strong>Paul Weller<\/strong> and <strong>Self Esteem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">As well as suspending UK arms sales to Israel, the letter calls on <strong>Keir Starmer<\/strong> to \u201cuse all available means\u201d to ensure humanitarian aid gets in to the territory. It also urges the prime minister to \u201cmake a commitment to the children of Gaza\u201d that he would broker an \u201cimmediate and permanent ceasefire\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Josie Naughton<\/strong>, CEO of Choose Love, said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>Since we urged the Government to end its complicity in the horrors of Gaza, more people have added their voice to our call.<\/p>\n<p>We cannot be silent while children are being killed and families are being starved.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Ministers have already suspended licences for some arms sales to Israel but activists have demanded that the government goes further, imposing a total ban including on parts for the F-35 jet. But the government has said halting the export of spare F-35 parts is not possible as the UK is part of a global supply network and cannot control where those parts end up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Naughton added:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>The situation is changing by the second, but until the UK government has halted all arms sales and licences to Israel, ensured that humanitarian aid can reach people starving inside Gaza and stopped the killing, they will not have done enough.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">According to the PA news agency, a government spokesperson said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>We strongly oppose the expansion of military operations in Gaza and call on the Israeli government to cease its offensive and immediately allow for unfettered access to humanitarian aid. The denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Gaza is unacceptable and risks breaching international humanitarian law.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, we suspended export licences to Israel for items used in military operations in Gaza and continue to refuse licences for military goods that could be used by Israel in the current conflict.<\/p>\n<p>We urge all parties to urgently agree a ceasefire agreement and work towards a permanent and sustainable peace.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;politics\/live\/2025\/jun\/19\/uk-politics-live-news-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer-iran&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;6853c8658f0806bcd720d598&quot;,&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Tories say they would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary \u2013 UK politics live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Tories say they would support UK joining fight against Iran if Starmer deems it necessary \u2013 UK politics live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2025\/jun\/19\/uk-politics-live-news-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer-iran?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6853c8658f0806bcd720d598#block-6853c8658f0806bcd720d598\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1v00ko5\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6853c0e28f0849c485369f9d\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">UK ministers to restart approval process for two North Sea oilfields<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dcr-dzkvsd\">\n<div class=\"dcr-uae6pk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/uploads\/2023\/03\/14\/Helena_Horton,_R.png?width=300&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=8f68582937e98d14b9dc07cdc53d0d52\" alt=\"Helena Horton\" class=\"dcr-lysqes\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-sa35sa\">Helena Horton<\/span><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Ministers will restart the approval process for two controversial oilfields on Thursday, even as new figures show the UK will be almost entirely dependent on foreign gas by 2050 regardless of whether they are approved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Michael Shanks<\/strong>, the energy security minister, will on Thursday announce the results of a government consultation on the giant <strong>Rosebank field<\/strong> and the smaller <strong>Jackdaw<\/strong> one, in a move the industry says will set the tone for the future of production in the <strong>North Sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">The announcement comes as new figures from the climate group <strong>Uplift<\/strong> suggest Britain will be almost entirely dependent on foreign gas by 2050, even if the fields are given the green light.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">One oil and gas industry source said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>This consultation is not about decisions on specific projects but it\u2019s about how and if we as an industry can continue to produce oil and gas in the UK.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Tessa Khan<\/strong>, the executive director of Uplift, said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>This Labour government needs to do the right thing and stand up to the oil and gas firms that have got obscenely rich while millions of people in the UK have struggled, and stop their endless polluting. All eyes are now on the government to see if this guidance provides a credible climate test.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Government sources said they expected the consultation response to be relatively technical and not to give an indication about whether the energy secretary, <strong>Ed Miliband<\/strong>, intends to approve the schemes if their developers do reapply for consent.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"5de423d7-dbf7-4167-a993-fafd49a83e6e\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1tx6u99\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Climate activists demonstarting outside the Scottish court of session on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing in November 2024.<\/span> Photograph: Murdo MacLeod\/The Guardian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">However, industry sources say they are watching keenly for what the government says about how much power Miliband will have over the decision, whether it distinguishes between oil and gas production and what mitigations it suggests companies could put in place.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"cf99102d-7e81-4e9b-aa0c-388487a2a14b\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:10,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;UK ministers to restart approval process for 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href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/live\/2025\/jun\/19\/uk-politics-live-news-labour-conservatives-keir-starmer-iran?page=with%3Ablock-6853bb778f0809fcc2eb64d0#block-6853bb778f0809fcc2eb64d0\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">see 8.44am BST<\/a>), <strong>Priti Patel<\/strong> said the UK cannot \u201chide behind legal advice at a time of crisis\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Patel told Times Radio:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>I don\u2019t think we can hide behind legal advice at a time of crisis and national security when we have to work alongside our biggest ally in the world, the United States, when they look to us for potentially \u2026 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0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>While we want peace in the region, we\u2019re crystal clear that Iran should not be able to obtain nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n<p>And if the government judges that such action is necessary to avoid that then we would absolutely support the government if it deemed it necessary to ensure that we can defend our country, our citizens and effectively a lot of our strategic equities in the Middle East region.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">She said she believed the opposition would be able to hold the government to account without a vote in parliament on such a decision.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"5602ee01-79c1-438d-830e-dbaa61210cc6\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-1tx6u99\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel said the Conservative party would support the government in joining the military fight against Iran if it was deemed necessary.<\/span> Photograph: Stefan Rousseau\/PA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Meanwhile, energy minister <strong>Miatta Fahnbulleh<\/strong> said that <strong>Keir Starmer<\/strong> will be a \u201ccool, calm head\u201d guided by international law in response to the <strong>Israel-Iran<\/strong> crisis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">According to the PA news agency, Fahnbulleh told Times Radio:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>Legal advice is for the prime minister, and I think that\u2019s where it will stay and you can understand why I won\u2019t comment on that. But what I will say is that we have a prime minister who is a lawyer and a human rights lawyer, he will obviously do everything that is in accord with international law.<\/p>\n<p>No one wants an escalation. No one wants this to erupt into a major conflict in the region that is hugely destabilising for every country involved and for us, globally. So the most important role that the prime minister can play, and is playing, is to be that cool, calm head, to urge all partners around the negotiating table and to find a diplomatic route out of this.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">The attorney general, <strong>Richard Hermer<\/strong>, is reported to have raised concerns about any potential UK involvement in the conflict beyond defending its allies, something which could limit any support for the <strong>US<\/strong> if <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> decides to bomb Iranian nuclear sites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">Patel also told Good Morning Britain that the government needs to \u201cstep up\u201d the evacuation of British nationals in <strong>Israel<\/strong>. She said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>I think the current government\u2019s response is not sufficient and if families of embassy staff and personnel are being evacuated then I think the same facilities must be extended to our citizens.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">More on all of the above in a moment, but first, here are some other developments:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<li class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>The UK government will have to sign off on the US use of its Diego Garcia base in any bombing raid on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/iran\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Iran<\/a>, it has emerged, as ministers gathered to discuss a range of scenarios amid further increasing tensions in the region. <\/strong>The prime minster chaired an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss the UK\u2019s response to the crisis in the Middle East which could escalate further should the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/jun\/17\/middle-east-conflict-reaches-crucial-moment-as-trump-demands-real-end-to-iran-nuclear-programme\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">US enter the conflict<\/a> between Israel and Iran.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>The foreign secretary is scheduled to meet his US counterpart in Washington.<\/strong> David Lammy and secretary of state Marco Rubio will discuss the Middle East as potential American involvement in the conflict looms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>The MP behind the assisted dying bill will be joined by bereaved and terminally ill people as she makes her case for a change in the law before a crucial vote on Friday. <\/strong>Kim Leadbeater is expected to re-state her argument that dying people must be given choice at the end of their lives, but opponents of her bill have warned it fails to guarantee protections for society\u2019s most vulnerable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Britain\u2019s benefits system faces collapse without cuts to disability payments, Liz Kendall has said<\/strong>, as the government published plans that put it on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2025\/jun\/17\/government-officials-brace-for-labour-mps-rebelling-against-welfare-bill\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">a collision course with dozens of angry Labour MPs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\">\n<p class=\"dcr-16w5gq9\"><strong>Ministers will restart the approval process for two controversial oilfields on Thursday<\/strong>, even as new figures show the UK will be almost entirely 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