UK delays decision on banning some arms sales to Israel amid Lebanon crisis Decision likely to be delayed several weeks, while charities say UK government is facilitating ‘decimation of Gaza’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024
Labour bosses' words back to haunt them after cutting Winter Fuel Payment LABOUR need to remember that the things they said in opposition haven't been forgotten now they're in power ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024
Labour delay anticipated decision on blocking weapons exports to Israel THE UK Government has put off a decision on suspending arms sales to Israel ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024
Tanker carrying jet fuel for Israel must not dock in Gibraltar, say MPs Campaigners say overseas territory will be complicit in breach of international law if US vessel stops there The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024
Two killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon as West pushes to avoid all-out war with Hezbollah Israel’s foreign minister says country is ‘approaching the moment of an all-out war against Hezbollah and Lebanon’ The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024
Lammy urged to drop ‘ludicrous’ financial aid to Cuba over concerns troops are fighting for Russia in Ukraine Britain needs to rethink financial support, a leading US congressman has told The Independent The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024
Labour drop legal objection to Benjamin Netanyahu arrest warrant LABOUR have dropped the previous government’s objection to the International Criminal Court’s application for an arrest warrant against Israeli… The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2024
Former defence secretary urges Lammy to listen to cross party support for recognition of Somaliland Exclusive: Tory former defence secretary Gavin Williamson has hailed Labour run Liverpool City Council for ‘recognising’ the former UK protectorate of Somaliland as an independent country The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024
Will the UK drop objection to ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu? Prosecutor of International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrant for Israeli PM over alleged crimes during war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2024
India And UK Launch Technology Security Initiative India and the UK collaborate on a new technology security initiative to enhance economic growth and deepen bilateral relations. Top News · Jul 25, 2024
India and UK launch tech initiative as new British foreign minister makes his first official visit India and Britain are launching a new technology security initiative expected to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration on critical technologies The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
Michael Gove turfed out of Foreign Secretary's home in vain David Lammy will not be moving into 1 Carlton Gardens Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024
Labour delays proposals to ban oppressive Slapps lawsuits Labour justice minister in Lords says there is ‘need to protect access to justice’ for legitimate claims The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters block entrances to Foreign Office in London Demonstration organised by Workers for a Free Palestine demands government shifts policy on Israel’s war in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024 David Lammy begins four-day visit to ‘reset’ UK-India relationship Lammy’s trip puts fresh spotlight on India-UK trade talks that has hit a roadblock
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024 The Tories wrecked the UK’s relationship with Africa. Now Labour must revive it Anti-African visa rules and slashed aid budgets have frayed ties with a continent Britain will increasingly need to rely on, says Alexis Akwagyiram, managing editor of Semafor Africa
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2024 Car crash interview sees Labour minister squirm over arms sales to Israel A LABOUR minister had been slammed over a “nightmare” interview in which she failed to commit to overturn Tory secrecy on arms exports to Israel…
The Conversation · Jul 22, 2024 Can Keir Starmer reset the UK’s relations with Europe? By all accounts, Keir Starmer’s first UK-based foray onto the international stage as prime minister was a success. Last week’s European Political Community gathered nearly 50 heads of government from across Europe to discuss critical issues, ticking all the right boxes in organisation, tone and foreign policy goals.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024 Lammy jets off to India with trade deal back on the UK agenda despite Modi embracing Putin Keir Starmer’s government puts aside concerns over Modi government to reopen trade talks
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2024 David Lammy must raise Jagtar Singh Johal case during India trip, urges brother THE brother of a Scot who has been detained in an Indian jail for more than six years is urging the Foreign Secretary to raise the issue during an…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2024 SNP call for suspension of Israel arms sales in letter to Foreign Secretary THE SNP have reiterated their call for an immediate suspension of arms sales to Israel in a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2024 The National view: David Lammy MUST publish arms exports legal advice The Foreign Secretary MUST stick by his word.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2024 'What are you waiting for?' Labour slammed for continuing Israeli arms sales secrecy THE Foreign Secretary has been called out for continuing Tory secrecy over official legal advice on arms sales to Israel – amid demands he ban…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024 Welcome to 2024’s saddest race – who gets to be Britain’s ‘Trump whisperer’? Every luminary from Boris Johnson to the MP for Clacton has been lining up for a chance to enter the former president’s backchannel, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024 UK to resume funding to UN Palestine relief agency Unrwa David Lammy’s decision marks a rare split between the UK and the US on policy towards Gaza