Reading reports that conflict in the Middle East could wipe out UK living standard growth this year, costing typical households £300 due to energy shocks. It forces a tough question: Should Western nations continue aggressive foreign policy and interventions in the region if the price is domestic economic suffering? We are vulnerable to the Strait of Hormuz blockades.

Is "global security" worth it when families can't pay heating bills? Low-income households finally saw some projected relief, only to potentially lose it to geopolitical maneuvering. It feels like we are sacrificing local stability for foreign influence.

Or is the cost of doing nothing actually higher in the long run? Where do we draw the line between moral obligation abroad and economic survival at home? 🇬🇧📉 #Economics #Geopolitics https://thoxt.com/l/FRfTa5 🔗