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Radio 4,01 Mar 2026,59 mins

Will Britain be dragged into the Middle East conflict?

Westminster Hour

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Ben Wright has the latest on the conflict on the Middle East, and the political reaction here in Britain, as Keir Starmer authorises the US to use UK bases. He is joined by Labour MP Catherine West, Conservative MP Sir John Whittingdale, pollster Scarlett Maguire and FT political editor George Parker. They also discuss the fallout from the Denton and Gorton by-election and look ahead to the Chancellor's spring statement. And, ahead of the 80th anniversary of Churchill's 'iron curtain' speech, Ben talks to Churchill expert Dr Larry P. Arnn about the significance of the speech and its resonance today.

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