Keir Starmer said he is frustrated that UK energy bills fluctuate due to global actions by leaders including Vladimir Putinand Donald Trump.

He made the comments amid volatile oil prices linked to the United States-Israel conflict with Iran and a fragile ceasefire.

Keir Starmer also criticized Israel, saying its strikes in Lebanon during the ceasefire were “wrong.”

The remarks highlight how global conflicts continue to affect energy costs and domestic economies in the United Kingdom, CNBC has reported.

The statement adds to ongoing tensions surrounding the Middle East ceasefire and the wider war in Ukraine.