Labour

The Government should be focussed on ensuring a successful outcome to the talks now underway on Iran - Alexander

Douglas Alexander MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, commenting on reports today that senior ministers are discussing how Britain would respond in the event of a military confrontation between Israel and Iran, said:

“Instead of sabre rattling in public about what could happen if the diplomatic efforts fail, the Government should be focussed on ensuring a successful outcome to the talks now underway.

“Now is the time both to be engaging directly with Iran and increasing the diplomatic pressure upon Iran to meet its obligations under the NPT.”