Starmer says ministers will consider ‘every lever possible’ to tackle cost of living – UK politics live

2026-03-23 - 09:50

The prime minister made the remarks ahead of an emergency meeting with the government’s Cobra committee this afternoon Keir Starmer has said ministers will consider “every lever” available to them to help people with the cost of living when the Cobra emergency committee meets to discuss the war in Iran this afternoon. Speaking to in a pooled TV interview while on a visit this morning, he said: Cobra is the opportunity at the highest level to bring people together on matters of real, significant national importance. Obviously Cobras are usually used for military considerations, consular considerations, but I think with the Iran war, most people are very concerned now, not only what they’re seeing on their screens in relation to the conflict itself, but also that question of: ‘How is it going to affect me and my family?’ It’s really important for me to emphasise that this government always has the cost of living, centre of our mind when we’re making decisions, The prime minister spoke to the president of the United States, Donald Trump, this evening. The leaders discussed the current situation in the Middle East, and in particular, the need to reopen the strait of Hormuz to resume global shipping. Continue reading...