Starmer vs Trump on Iran, Reform UK Energy Bills Battle & Medical Marijuana Row

Should Keir Starmer assist the Americans? With tensions escalating in the Iran conflict and the strategic Strait of Hormuz under threat, pressure is mounting on Britain to support the United States militarily. Donald Trump has criticised Keir Starmer for refusing to join operations to secure the Gulf shipping lane, raising serious questions about the UK–US alliance, NATO cooperation and Britain’s role in global security. Former NATO and Royal Navy commander Chris Parry assesses the military reality and what British involvement could look like.

We also examine the growing political battle over UK energy bills and the cost-of-living crisis. Robert Jenrick, Reform’s shadow chancellor, outlines plans to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills, arguing it could save households at least £200 a year.

And Professor David Nutt joins the programme to challenge claims that medical cannabis harms mental health, arguing new research ignores two decades of evidence and misrepresents the debate around cannabis policy, mental health and medical treatment.

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