Keir Starmer faces calls to approve Storm Shadow missile use for Ukraine after US decision

Keir Starmer has been urged to allow Ukraine to use British-made Storm Shadow missiles against targets in Russia. This follows a U.S. decision permitting Ukraine to use long-range missiles, which some UK officials hope will influence British policy. Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge welcomed the U.S. move, stating it could lead to the UK granting Ukraine full autonomy over Storm Shadow missiles. He noted that the UK has been waiting for a shift in U.S. policy before making its own decision. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been advocating for the ability to strike Russian targets, emphasizing that long-range capabilities are crucial for Ukraine's military strategy. There has been no official response from the UK government regarding the U.S. decision.