Andy Burnham says "we need to keep those pathways [for oil] open" as UK gives RAF refueling to Saudi
“acting to secure the interests of Britain and the wider region, because of course Saudi Arabia has been experiencing attacks, is looking at potential further disruption, and we need to keep those pathways [for oil] open”
— Andy Burnham, Prime Minister
Reported September 22, 2026 by grenadachronicle.com. Checked word for word against that report.
✦ Summary · September 22, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
The United Kingdom has agreed to offer limited military assistance to Saudi Arabia in response to recent Houthi attacks. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the Royal Air Force will provide aerial refueling for Saudi aircraft on defensive missions. This decision comes after Saudi Arabia requested support following renewed conflict in Yemen, where Houthi forces have launched missile and drone strikes and advanced in key areas, potentially impacting global shipping routes. The UK's involvement is described as time-limited and focused on supporting Saudi Arabia's defense against aerial threats.
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- grenadachronicle.com ↗︎22 SEP 2026