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David Lammy sparks chaos after suggesting British jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases (www.independent.co.uk)
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David Lammy has signalled a dramatic hardening of the government’s position on the war on Iran, warning Royal Air Force jets could legally strike Iranian missile sites to prevent attacks on British interests in theMiddle East.

The deputy prime minister’s comments sparked chaos as No10 scrambled to deny accusations of a U-turn and warnings the government risked sliding down a “slippery slope”.

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[–] Melinda@mstdn.social 1 points 5 months ago

@Sarahw @geneva_convenience
Absolutely, at one time he seemed a really decent person. It's sad.