politics
January 3, 2026
Britain not involved in US Venezuela attack, says Keir Starmer
UK prime minister describes situation as fast-moving and is waiting for more details to emerge
TL;DR
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms the UK's non-involvement in the US operation in Venezuela.
- Starmer stated the UK is focused on supporting British nationals in Venezuela and establishing the facts of the situation.
- Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Green party leader Zack Polanski called for condemnation of the US operation.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called the operation unorthodox and acknowledged it broke international law, but suggested it might deter China and Russia.
- Shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel stated no one would shed tears for Maduro's removal, condemning his regime.
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