Starmer likely to be reminded of Trump’s comments over Iran strikespublished at 11:26 GMT
11:26 GMT
Joshua Nevett
Reporting from the House of Commons
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The green benches in the House of Commons are filling up, as MPs take their seats ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions.
It’s a chance for Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and other opposition parties to land some political blows on Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
So what could come up this week?
It’s likely that Starmer will be reminded of those comments from President Trump.
If you missed them, Trump said Starmer was “no Winston Churchill” as he criticised the UK’s decision to not allow the US to use British bases for the initial offensive strikes on Iran.
MPs will be keen to know what this means for the UK-US relationship, and whether it’s “special” anymore.
Another theme that could emerge is the economic fallout of the war in Iran and how it might impact the UK.
In her Spring Statement yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said her economic plan was working in an “uncertain” world.
But the growth estimate for the UK was lowered for this year, and with energy prices rising in response to events in the Middle East, the PM could face questions about how his government plans to respond.