Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, during a news conference in London, UK, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.Andy Burnham has been accused of “fuelling wars abroad” after he pledged the UK’s support for Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
The prime minister said an RAF Voyager will be made available for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets carrying out defensive missions.
Burnham said he was “acting to secure the interests of Britain and the wider region” by helping Saudi Arabia defend itself from Houthi attacks being launched from Yemen.
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