Trump Mocks Starmer, Middle East Energy Shock Rocks Markets

Donald Trump's criticism of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, coupled with the energy crisis in the Middle East, dominates Wednesday's newspapers. The Daily Telegraph calls it Trump's 'harshest rebuke' yet of Starmer, while the Times leads on his Churchill comment. The i Paper reports White House pressure and a UK naval deployment to Cyprus. The Financial Times highlights market falls and Iraq oilfield closures due to Iran threats. The Guardian focuses on de-escalation fears, while Metro covers Trump's Truth Social posts. Fuel prices surge, and the Star features 'panic at the pumps'. The Daily Express breaks from Middle East news to cover Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.