Starmer Battles Public Opinion As He Permits US Use Of British Bases | Lara Spirit
March 21, 2026
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as posted by the channel"This is not a simple case to be making to the public. Particularly when things are moving so quickly."
The government allowing the US to use British bases to defend the Strait of Hormuz is in conflict with public pinion which is "hardening against the war", says The Times's Lara Spirit.
Lara Spirit was speaking to Rod Liddle on Times Radio Breakfast. Listen every Saturday live every day 10am-1pm.
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