Davey: Starmer needs to get on the phone to Trump

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to the US strikes in Iran, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat Leader, said: 

“We have seen before the disastrous consequences of attempting regime change in the Middle East without a proper plan for what comes next. Chaos and suffering abroad, and greater threats to our security at home.

“I fear that Trump has no interest in the freedom of the Iranian people, just like he had no interest in democracy in Venezuela. Bombs and missiles alone will not bring about the change the Iranian people are crying out for.

“Keir Starmer should get on the phone to Donald Trump and ask him to set out a serious plan to protect civilians and support a transition to democracy in Iran. And Britain should work with our allies to support the brave people of Iran who want to rebuild their country and bring an end to this appalling regime.”

ENDS