Author: James Carter

James Carter is a freelance journalist covering UK politics, government policy and economic affairs. He has a particular interest in public finance, cost-of-living pressures and the political impact of economic decision-making. His reporting focuses on clear, factual analysis of Westminster developments and their real-world consequences for households and businesses across Britain. jamescarter@britanniadaily.com

As Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighs up whether Britain should back the United States if Donald Trump decides to strike Iran, Attorney General Richard Hermer has reportedly warned him that UK involvement could breach international law, a question Starmer, a former human rights lawyer and vocal critic of the Iraq War, is well placed to grapple with. As Keir Starmer considers whether Britain should support the United States should Donald Trump decide to bomb Iran, Attorney General Richard Hermer has reportedly told him that UK involvement could be unlawful. Starmer was a prominent opponent of the Iraq War back in…

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