Boris Johnson under pressure to end support for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen Jon Stone
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Boris Johnson is coming under pressure to end Britain s support for Saudi Arabia s war in Yemen following a reversal of policy from the United States.
New US president Joe Biden on Thursday said the conflict had created a humanitarian and strategic catastrophe in his first foreign policy speech in office.
Adding that the war has to end , he announced an end to relevant US arms sales to Saudi Arabian forces.
In common with Mr Biden s predecessor Donald Trump, the UK has been steadfast in its support of Saudi Arabia, which has been bombarding Yemen for six years.
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