Rishi Sunak holding full Cabinet over potential strike after Houthi Red Sea attacks
by Dominic McGrath
Jan 11, 2024
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Rishi Sunak is holding a full Cabinet call on Thursday evening amid mounting speculation that UK and Western allies could take action against Houthi rebels following attacks in the Red Sea.
The meeting was set to begin at around 7.45pm after defence secretary Grant Shapps had warned the Iranian-backed group to “watch this space” if disruption continues in the key global shipping route. Foreignsecretary Lord David Cameron was seen entering No 10 shortly before 8pm.
Sir Keir Starmer and shadow defence
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