Government was willing to back words with action, after repeatedly warning the houthis to stop attacking merchant ships in the red sea. Labour leader sir keir starmer, whos supported the governments decision, has denied hes changed his position on military action abroad. Heres our political correspondent leila nathoo. Britishjets took off late on Thursday Night to join us air strikes against houthi targets in yemen. The uk said the group had had warning after warning to stop their attacks on ships in the red sea, such as this one they filmed. The houthis have been targeting vessels for months that they say are linked to israel. Today, the foreign secretary david cameron insisted that the uk had no choice but to take military action to protect a critical global trade route. Not acting is also a policy. It wasnt working and its right we have sent this very clear, very unambiguous message that we are prepared to follow our words and warnings with action. Lord cameron insisted the air strikes would not escalate tensions in the region and defended the decision not to seek parliamentary
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