Britain ‘not at war’ despite sending RAF jets to the Middle East, Reeves says

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Rachel Reeves said Britain may play a military role in helping Israel as the conflict intensifies

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Rachel Reeves has insisted Britain is not at war despite sending more RAF jets to the Middle East amid devastating strikes between Iran and Israel.

The chancellor said the UK could play a military role defending Israel from ongoing Iranian attacks, but said moves so far “do not mean we are at war”.