UK Prime Minister Starmer Blames Trump And Putin For Soaring Energy Costs

Starmer publicly blamed Trump and Putin for soaring energy costs in the UK.

“British premier says 'fed up' with economic consequences of actions by 'Putin, Trump across the world' Keir Starmer says Israeli attacks in Lebanon are 'wrong' and 'should stop,' adding that Lebanon should be included in ceasefire agreement Melike Pala 09 April 2026•Update: 09 April 2026 BRUSSELS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said that he is "fed up" with the economic impact of global political decisions, accusing the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump of driving energy price volatility that is hurting UK households and businesses”

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He said he was fed up with families seeing their bills rise because of the actions of Putin or Trump across the world.

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Starmer emphasized that Britain would not be dragged into this war without a lawful basis.

He broke with Trump by refusing US permission to use British bases for offensive strikes.

Starmer called Trump's threat that a whole civilization will die language not language I would use.

Starmer ratcheted up his criticism of Israel, which continued strikes inside Lebanon after a ceasefire.

He said let me be really clear about it. They're wrong. That shouldn't be happening. That should stop.

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The Guardian reported that Starmer's stance represented a growing divergence between Britain and the US.

Starmer's Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper blasted Iran's push to charge a toll for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.

Starmer's public comparison of Trump to Putin has deepened strains in the special relationship.

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Trump has hurled insults Starmer's way ever since the UK refused to allow offensive strikes.

Trump has compared Starmer to Neville Chamberlain.

Starmer insisted he makes decisions based on the British national interest.

He said the consequences of the war are going to be long felt.