Nigel Farage has said Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilisation went 'way too far', even as a Labour MP warned the president's rhetoric risked dragging the UK into a wider conflict.
The Reform UK leader described the remarks as 'over the top in every single way', adding he was 'quite shocked' when told of the post on Truth Social. However, he earlier stated he would allow US bombers to use British bases for attacks on Iran if Trump could provide a clear endgame strategy.
Labour MP Apsana Begum called Trump's warning a 'complete catastrophe' and urged the government to 'withdraw all access to our military bases, with no overflight, landing or refuelling for the US'. She said Trump's willingness to talk of 'the death of a whole civilisation' must be understood as a threat to civilians.
Downing Street has declined to directly criticise Trump, in line with Keir Starmer's longstanding approach of ignoring the president's provocations. The Liberal Democrats and Greens have also called for tougher action on US base access.
