Labour back Houthi strikes but warn of risk of escalation

[ Labour is open to supporting future air strikes in Yemen if Houthi rebels carry out further Red Sea attacks but urged the Government to set out steps to avoid escalation. Sir Keir Starmer’s party backed Rishi Sunak in ordering strategic bombing of rebel bases following sustained disruption to the shipping route. But shadow Defence … Read more

UK permitted to strike Houthis in self-defence, Government legal advice says

[ Airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen were justified as the UK was acting in self-defence, Government legal advice has stated. Rishi Sunak was urged to present the legal position of airstrikes in Yemen to MPs as the Prime Minister came under pressure to hold a retrospective vote on the bombings. The Government published a … Read more