The decision to support the Saudi campaign represents one of Burnham's first significant military decisions since becoming prime minister in July. The UK has agreed to support Saudi Arabia’s military in countering the Houthis, as the kingdom comes under frequent attack from the Iran-backed militants. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The decision to support the Saudi campaign represents one of Burnham's first significant military decisions since becoming prime minister in July.S1

• The UK has agreed to support Saudi Arabia’s military in countering the Houthis, as the kingdom comes under frequent attack from the Iran-backed militants. Refueling of Saudi jets on missions that the UK considers defensive will begin in the coming days, and th...S2