UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Denies UK Involvement in US Operation in Venezuela
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that the United Kingdom was not involved in the recent US operation in Venezuela, which reportedly involved the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and airstrikes on Caracas La Carlota air base.
Starmer emphasized that the UK is seeking to establish the facts surrounding the fast-moving situation and is coordinating with its embassy in Caracas to assist about 500 British nationals in Venezuela.
He has not yet spoken to former President Donald Trump but is awaiting further details from an upcoming Trump press conference while continuing discussions with allies and the US president to clarify the circumstances.
Responses from UK opposition figures have been mixed: Ed Davey described the US action as illegal; Zack Polanski called for opposition by the foreign secretary; Nigel Farage suggested the operation may breach international law but could serve as a deterrent to adversaries. Meanwhile, Kemi Badenoch has not made any public comment.
Starmer stressed the importance of upholding international law in assessing the situation. Coverage highlights the ongoing international-political sensitivity and notes that the 'special relationship' between the UK and US remains resilient amid the reactions.
