Keir Starmer branded an “utter disgrace” as furious TV host tears into PM over broken promises (Video)
The prime minister, Keir Starmer, is facing serious criticism from a former adviser to NATO, who believes his recent decisions have put the UK in a difficult position.
Speaking on TalkTV, Gwythian Prins strongly attacked the prime minister over how he is handling the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Prins, who has also worked with the United Nations and advised top British military leaders, said Starmer’s actions are not just mistakes but are actually damaging the country’s global relationships.
During the discussion, TV presenter Jeremy Kyle questioned what seems like a contradiction in the government’s position. On one hand, Starmer has said he does not want the UK to be directly involved in the conflict. But on the other hand, he has allowed Donald Trump to use UK military bases. This raised an important question — if the UK is supporting military operations in this way, can it really say it is staying out of the conflict?
Prins responded by warning that avoiding war is not always as simple as saying you don’t want to be involved. He used a well-known quote often linked to Leon Trotsky, explaining that even if a country tries to stay out of war, war can still reach it. He suggested that the prime minister does not fully understand how serious and unavoidable global conflicts can become.
He went further, giving a very harsh opinion of Starmer’s overall leadership. Prins said that the prime minister’s actions, not just in this situation but across his foreign policy decisions, have gone against the best interests of the British people. According to him, the UK’s relationship with key allies has been weakened, especially its close partnership with the United States.
He also claimed that other international partners are being let down. He mentioned Japan, where the UK is involved in a joint project to build advanced fighter jets, and Australia, where there are agreements around submarine development. Prins warned that if trust continues to break down, these important defence partnerships could suffer.
Another major concern he raised was about government spending. Prins argued that too much money is being spent on welfare, the NHS, and paying interest on national debt, while defence is not getting enough funding. In his view, this creates a dangerous imbalance, especially at a time when global tensions are rising and countries need to be prepared.
This strong criticism came just as it was announced that Starmer would be travelling to the Middle East. The visit follows a temporary ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, which is expected to last for two weeks. During his trip, the prime minister is expected to speak with leaders in the region and support efforts to keep the ceasefire in place.
