Starmer fights for political survival

斯塔默为政治生存而战

FT News Briefing

2026-05-11

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A gas shipment made it through the Strait of Hormuz as European oil majors cash in billions from the US-Israeli war on Iran, airlines across Europe are cutting prices for summer flights despite a potential jet fuel shortage, and bond giant Pimco says the war could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise rates. Plus, the FT’s Lucy Fisher explains what to expect from a make-or-break speech by UK prime minister Keir Starmer today.  Mentioned in this podcast: Qatari gas shipment clears Strait of Hormuz after Pakistan-Iran talks Euro oil majors make billions off war   Coal shipments jump as countries seek alternatives to disrupted gas supplies Airlines cut prices to entice holiday bookers worried about jet fuel Iran war could prompt Federal Reserve to raise rates, Pimco says Starmer faces fight for survival as calls to resign escalate Britain’s elections in maps and charts Political Fix podcast Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts  Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Marc Filippino and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Today is Monday, May 11th, and this is your FT News Briefing.

  • We 've got a few updates on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz,

  • and despite warnings of jet fuel shortages, some airlines are not upping their ticket prices.

  • Plus, Britain's prime minister will step up to the podium today as calls for him to resign get louder.

  • This is being billed as the speech of Starmer's career after the absolutely dismal results

  • for the ruling Labour Party in the local elections.

  • I'm Victoria Craig and here's the news you need to start your day.

  • Been talking for months about how oil tankers have been stuck in the Gulf.

  • That's because the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began back in February.

  • But just yesterday, a Qatari gas shipment made it through.

  • It 's bound for Pakistan and is the first from Qatar to make it through the Strait

  • with Iran's sign-off since the war started.

  • The tanker's lonely journey through the waterway comes as European oil majors are reaping billions

  • of dollars from the energy market turmoil.

  • Analysts estimate that Shell, BP, and Total Energy is raked in as much as $4.75 billion from volatile price swings.

  • But as these oil giants earn a windfall from the war,