RAF jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases, says David Lammy – UK politics live

Deputy prime minister says while jets currently only shooting down missiles, there is legal basis for them to do moreMiddle East crisis – live updatesDavid Lammy also said there should be an investigation into leaks from a National Security Council meeting which revealed splits in the cabinet over allowing the US to use British bases for strikes against Iran.The Spectator reported that Keir Starmer suggested allowing the US to use the bases to carry out defensive strikes against Iranian targets at a meeting last Friday but was met with opposition from Ed Miliband, Rachel Reeves, Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood.I don’t recognise those reports and I have to say I think it is a travesty that any anyone should report from a National Security Council… because of course it puts British lives at risk and I hope that is properly investigated.It is entirely legal to protect our people and protect our