Downing Street believed to support weapons’ use but will not say so publicly amid disagreements with US
  • Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    Downing Street believed to support weapons’ use but will not say so publicly amid disagreements with US

    I thought this had been the situation for a while. Didn’t they publicly back this very briefly before quickly walking it back?

    I really hope this changes and Ukraine gets full approval to do what they need to defend themselves but the headline seems misleadingly optimistic.

    Someone please jump in to tell me I’m mistaken about this though because I would absolutely love to be.

    • Saeveo@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      I thought this had been the situation for a while. Didn’t they publicly back this very briefly before quickly walking it back?

      Yes, Starmer said it back in early July. It sounds like the UK then looked to get agreement from the US and France before proceeding and the US have blocked it since then.