British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his decision not to get involved in US-Israeli attacks on Iran. On Monday (March 2, 2026) he said that his Labor Party government does not believe in change of power through air strikes.

While giving information to the Parliament, Keir Starmer said that Britain has given permission to the US Army to use British military bases for limited defensive purposes in West Asia. He said this while addressing the MPs in the House of Commons, the lower house of Parliament. US President Donald Trump has said that he was very disappointed that the British Prime Minister took too long to change his decision regarding the use of British military bases.

Keir Starmer said, ‘This government does not believe in change of power through air strikes.’ Starmer said, ‘Britain was not involved in the initial attacks by America and Israel on Iran. This decision was taken deliberately. “We believe that the best way forward for the region and the world is to reach a deal in which Iran agrees to give up its desire to develop nuclear weapons and cease its activities that destabilize the region.”

He said, ‘This has been the long-term stance of different governments of Britain. President Trump has expressed disagreement with our decision to decline involvement in the initial attacks, but it is my duty to decide what is in Britain’s national interest. This is what I have done, and I stand by this decision. Keir Starmer has repeatedly stressed the need for a ‘legal basis’ and ‘a practical, thoughtful plan’ before British forces engage in any action. He stressed that this was a lesson learned from the attack on Iraq.

Britain’s former Prince Andrews Mountbatten has been arrested by the police. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also reacted to this. The British PM bluntly said that no one can be above the law. Andrews Mountbatten has been arrested for allegedly misusing his position. He is accused of potentially sending confidential documents to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while serving as Britain’s business ambassador.

What did the British PM say?

In response to the BBC, the British PM said, “He feels that Andrews himself should talk to the UK police. This is a matter for the police. They will do their own investigation but one principle of our system is clear that the law is equal for all and no one can be above it. In this case also it should be applied in the same way as it is in other cases.”

MPs free to discuss

Keir Starmer also added in his statement that there is no restriction on how MPs can debate Andrews’ relationship with sex offender Epstein in Parliament. It is alleged that in the year 2010, a non-British citizen woman had stayed at the Royal Lodge, the former residence of Prince Andrew, 20 times. Where she reportedly spent the night with Andrew and was taken around Buckingham Palace.

Police arrested Andrews

Police have arrested Andrews. He is accused of misusing his position. This incident came when the police is investigating her sharing confidential documents with sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein. However, Andrews rejects these allegations outright. According to the London Times report, former Board of Trade President Vince Cable has accused Andrew of misuse while holding the post of Trade Ambassador.

New revelations are being made in the Epstein files every day. Secret documents related to Jeffrey Epstein have created a stir all over the world. The US Justice Department released documents of about 3 million pages, after which more than 15 senior officials in 10 countries resigned. Investigation is going on against more than 80 powerful people. These files include the names of leaders, ambassadors, billionaires and royal families. In many cases, there are also allegations of sexual exploitation of minor girls. This includes many big names like US President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. The name of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also been added to these and the matter has escalated so much that the demand for his resignation has gained momentum.

Is Storm’s name in the Epstein files?

The news is that the Labor Party is in no mood to forgive Keir Starmer. Because of this, there is speculation about his resignation, even though it has been only 18 months since he became the Prime Minister. Stormer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigned on 8 February 2026. Morgan has connections to the Epstein files. Starmer is not directly named in these files, but he is accused of appointing Peter Mandelson, who had links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Britain’s ambassador to the US. It was Morgan who suggested appointing Peter.

Is Starmer ready to resign?

Keir Starmer’s spokesman said in a statement on 9 February 2026, ‘After addressing staff this morning, Starmer’s mood is upbeat and full of confidence.’ The spokesperson also denied that the Prime Minister had been considering his post for the past few days. He insisted, ‘This is not the Prime Minister who appeared before the employees this morning. He is engaged in working to bring change in the entire country. It is clear that he is working hard day and night to complete this work. Starmer is confident that he has the unanimous support of the Cabinet.

During this time, the statement of 10 Downing Street in London has also come out. The Street says Keir Starmer is not resigning and will ‘focus on his current work’.

The Epstein files became a cause of diplomatic and political embarrassment for the governments of many countries. British PM Starmer had to apologize, while the British police has started a ‘fresh review’ against Prince Andrew on the basis of new files.

Epstein files create uproar in Europe

• Ambassador to Norway Mona Juel was suspended and a corruption investigation began against former PM Thorbjorn Jagland. Senior diplomat Terje Rode-Larsen is also under investigation.
• Official summons has been issued to former minister Jack Lang in France. Poland, Latvia and Turkey created special teams to investigate official collusion with human trafficking.
• In Slovakia, former Foreign Minister and National Security Advisor Miroslav Lychak has resigned after more than 300 emails and objectionable chats came to light.
• Sweden’s senior diplomat Joanna Rubinstein has stepped down.