Talking Politics
How bad could things get for the UK economy as Iran war bites?
Published: 14 April 2026 at 14:33 Europe/London
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Episode notes
Donald Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is underway but how long can it last, and have the Americans backed themselves into a corner?
On Talking Politics, Tom and Robert examine why the blockade could become a “slow and painful” strategy.
They also break down the latest “depressing” forecasts for economic growth from the International Monetary Fund, a major blow to the UK economic outlook.
And with fresh warnings from former Labour Defence Secretary and ex-NATO chief Lord Robertson that Britain’s security is “in peril,” Tom and Robert discuss how Sir Keir Starmer should respond.
