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    PM holding full Cabinet call amid speculation of strike over Red Sea attacks

    by Dominic McGrath Jan 11, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    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 warned his message to the Iranian-backed group was “watch this space” if disruption continues in the key global shipping route.

    Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron was seen entering No 10 shortly before 8pm.

    Sir and shadow will be briefed after the call, it is understood, while Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle was seen arriving at the Cabinet Office.

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