The Latest Breaking News from David Lammy

Vow to increase defence spending to 3% ‘absolutely sacrosanct’ – Lammy

The Deputy Prime Minister said ‘the money will be found’ to fund pledges in the awaited Defence Investment Plan.

Evening Standard · Jun 7

David Lammy: I told JD Vance he was wrong about Henry Nowak murder

Deputy PM says he spoke to US vice-president about post that blamed ‘mass invasion of migrants’ for teenager’s death

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7

Lammy to back ‘resilient’ Starmer in any leadership race as PM vows to ‘fight’

The Deputy Prime Minister said Sir Keir must be able to ‘serve out his mandate’ from the 2024 general election.

Evening Standard · Jun 7

Lammy called Vance to tell him ‘you’re wrong’ after he blamed Henry Nowak murder on migration

No 10 has accused the US vice-president of ‘trying to interfere in our democracy’

The Independent UK · Jun 7

Lammy told JD Vance his remarks about Henry Nowak were ‘wrong’ – as it happened

The justice secretary said he spoke to the US vice president after he blamed mass immigration for Nowak’s murder

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7

Labour infighting a ‘distraction’ from serious issues, Starmer warns

Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election, and Wes Streeting have said they would stand if a leadership challenge is triggered.

Evening Standard · Jun 5

Starmer rejects US ‘two-tier policing’ criticism over Henry Nowak murder

Downing Street dismissed the suggestion, while the Lib Dems labelled it ‘flagrant foreign interference’.

The Independent UK · Jun 5

David Lammy dismisses ‘two-tier policing’ claim by Trump administration

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The Independent UK · Jun 5

London MPs David Lammy and Wes Streeting clash over Andy Burnham challenge to Keir Starmer

Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham wants to enter a Labour leadership race if one is launched

Evening Standard · Jun 5

Lammy rejects US intervention over Henry Nowak case as ‘caricature’ of policing

It comes amid a political row over the police’s treatment of Mr Nowak, who was handcuffed by officers who ignored his pleas that he had been stabbed.

Evening Standard · Jun 5