Sir Keir Starmer called for India and Pakistan to take steps to ease the "rising tensions" following exchanges of fire in Kashmir.The Prime Minister said the UK was encouraging "dialogue, de-escalation and the protection of civilians".Pakistan has described Delhi's missile attacks as an "act of war" and responded with shelling on the Indian side of the line of control.

Sir Keir Starmer called for India and Pakistan to take steps to ease the "rising tensions" following exchanges of fire in Kashmir.The Prime Minister said the UK was encouraging "dialogue, de-escalation and the protection of civilians".Pakistan has described Delhi's missile attacks as an "act of war" and responded with shelling on the Indian side of the line of control.