Government minister Olivia Bailey refuses to be drawn on whether the UK agrees with the US plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, while insisting the UK won't be involved.
Asked six times if the government disagrees with the White House on the proposals, Bailey replies: "We won't be taking part in any blockade."
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