Starmer is set to work to assist Gaza peace quest

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to work with powers in the Middle East to implement Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

- HELEN CORBETT Press Association

The United States President unveiled his 20-point plan to end fighting in Gaza this week, with the backing of Israel, but he is awaiting a response from Hamas, the Gaza-based militant group.

‘The Prime Minister spoke to the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, yesterday morning.

Sir Keir told the Crown Prince he felt a “strong sense of responsibility” for the plan to deliver an end to the fighting in Gaza and a long-term pathway to peace.

“The Prime Minister said the UK would work with close allies including Kuwait to implement President Trump's peace plan for Gaza,” a Downing Street spokesperson said.