# Can Starmer win by defying Trump?

An episode of [Politics At Sam and Anne's](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1709628885), 16 Mar 2026, 19 min.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/366a8a66-427e-490d-a723-add0b9132baa.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=e0c28668-b961-43cf-8d6c-6ba62ef8a7a3&aw_0_1st.episodeid=366a8a66-427e-490d-a723-add0b9132baa

The U.S. President is pilling the pressure on the UK to back his war in Iran – but how long can Keir Starmer hold his nerve? Barrels of oil remain above $100, and the Straits of Hormuz remain shut - all as Donald Trump casts doubt on the future of NATO for nations not co-operating with him. Ahead of a key PM speech later today, Sam and Anne examine the diplomatic fallout and assess how Starmer will navigate an increasingly fraught relationship with Mr Trump. Plus, what does all this mean for people back home with a potential energy bill price hike – does the government have a package of measures ready to help?

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