‘I will be gracious’ to Donald Trump, says Foreign Secretary David Lammy insisted the US would remain committed to Nato despite Donald Trump’s comments about the alliance. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Starmer and Lammy ‘absolutely clear’ no cash reparations, says Foreign Secretary The comments come just weeks after the issue dominated the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024
Lammy: UK will support Lebanese military to secure ceasefire Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the UK would provide increasing support to the Lebanese armed forces. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024
British mother of Egyptian political prisoner to press Lammy to take action Laila Soueif is to meet the foreign secretary, who in opposition called for the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024
Cameron wrong to talk about possible sanctions for Israeli ministers – Lammy Lord Cameron disclosed he had been working on a plan to sanction finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
UK-Egypt relationship ‘important’ amid calls to free Alaa Abd El-Fattah David Lammy faced questions about possible economic threats amid efforts to free the dual-national citizen detained in Egypt. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
David Lammy: Treatment of Jimmy Lai ‘becoming cruel and unusual punishment’ The case of the Hong Kong businessman and British national was raised during Foreign Office questions. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
'Pathetic': David Lammy mocks SNP over 'British passports' in Commons clash THE Foreign Secretary mocked the SNP over “British passports” after being challenged on what the UK Government is doing to help its citizens… The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024
'Wrong' to discuss sanctions on 'extremist' Israeli ministers, David Lammy says THE Foreign Secretary has said it was “wrong” for his Tory predecessor to talk about imposing sanctions on “extremist” Israeli ministers ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024
UK not sending troops to Ukraine, Lammy says Le Monde reported on Monday that France and the UK are ‘not ruling out’ sending troops and private defence companies to Ukraine. Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
From Egypt to India, five jailed men who feel abandoned by Britain A media mogul, a computer programmer, a developer, a trade unionist, and a Sikh activist – the prisoners arbitrarily detained abroad The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
David Lammy warned over rise of Islamist extremism and political turmoil in Bangladesh A cross-party group of MPs have warned of a deteriorating situation in Bangladesh following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government at the start of August 2024 The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024
UK announces sanctions against ships in Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ The fleet is made up of ships engaged in illegal operations to evade sanctions. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024
British man captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine A BRITISH man has reportedly been captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 We will do all we can to support Briton reportedly captured in Ukraine – Lammy A man who identifies himself as James Scott Rhys Anderson said he signed up to fight for Ukraine’s International Legion after losing his job.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 Trump’s team concerned Starmer will complete Chagos Islands deal before inauguration Exclusive: The row deepens as Keir Starmer’s envoy flies into Mauritius today to hold talks with their prime minister about completing the Chagos Islands deal
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024 ‘It’s about political will’: is the Foreign Office failing Britons detained abroad? Relatives and campaigners hope Labour will usher in a step-change in the handling of hostage cases
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024 Lammy urged to keep promise of envoy to help free Britons held abroad Exclusive: Families of people detained overseas fear diplomats are pushing back against foreign secretary’s plans
The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2024 Keir Starmer shamed for continued silence on Netanyahu's ICC arrest warrant KEIR Starmer has been shamed for remaining silent on the International Criminal Court issuing an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu ...
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024 Cooper suggests ‘we will continue’ to see ‘aggressive’ rhetoric from Putin Yvette Cooper told Sky News that there has been an ‘aggressive, blustering tone’ from Mr Putin throughout the conflict.
Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024 Foreign Secretary vows to ‘do everything that is necessary’ to help Ukraine The head of the UK’s armed forces, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss the war on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024 What the papers say – November 22 The papers carry a range of stories at the end of the working week.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024 UK imposes asset freezes and travel bans on three ‘kleptocrats’ Foreign secretary David Lammy says he is ending London’s role as a money laundering capital
The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2024 David Pratt: What the ICC arrest warrants mean for Israel and the UK IT'S probably the only thing that the Israeli government and Hamas have had in common these past months. I’m speaking, of course, about that fact…
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024 Lammy targets three wealthy oligarchs in new anti-corruption sanctions A woman once dubbed ‘Africa’s richest woman’, and an oligarch who extracted hundreds of millions of pounds from Ukraine, are among those sanctioned.