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Middle East, United Kingdom
Manama, Riyadh, Doha: UK PM's packed programme to reassure Gulf allies

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a press conference on the situation in the Middle East at 10 Downing Street, London, on 1 April 2026. — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a press conference on the situation in the Middle East at 10 Downing Street, London, on 1 April 2026. © Ben Perry/Avalon/Photoshot/MaxPPP

As Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to the Gulf, sources in the region say there is widespread frustration at London's distance from the current conflict. [...]

Published on 08/04/2026 at 10:50 GMT Reading time 2 minutes Michael Sweeney

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