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

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

    Rishi Sunak held a full Cabinet call on Thursday evening amid mounting speculation that Britain and Western allies could take imminent action against Houthi rebels following attacks in the Red Sea.

    Ministers discussed a response to disruption on the key global shipping route after UK and US naval forces repelled what is believed to have been the largest assault yet by the Iran-backed group.

    Sir Keir Starmer and shadow defence secretary John Healey were briefed by the Government after the call, it is understood, and Commons

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