Trump edges closer to war: could he drag the UK in? – Politics Weekly UK | Politics
By: Presented by John Harris with Jessica Elgot, produced by Frankie Tobi and Matthew Pearce, music by Axel Kacoutié; the executive producer is Zoe Hitch | Published: 2025-06-18 18:59:00 | Source: www.theguardian.com
As Israel and Iran trade escalating blows, and the horrific situation in Gaza continues, Trump has suggested the US could get directly involved. So how is Keir Starmer going to handle all this? And what could it mean for millions of Iranians? John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, and an Iranian woman who now lives in the UK.
Plus, it’s a rare week in British politics, with the House of Commons voting on two big social issues: abortion and assisted dying. Deputy political editor Jessica Elgot joins John to discuss
