The Latest Breaking News from David Lammy

Ravaged by austerity, chastened by Brexit: how can Britain have influence abroad when it’s broken at home?

Our shabby domestic reality is a far cry from the imperial grandeur of the Foreign Office. Politicians must recognise this, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

Starmer can’t dodge the Europe question for ever. In office, the economy will answer it for him

Closer alignment between a Labour government and the EU is a certainty. But the divisive binary choices of 2016 are ancient history, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024

The Guardian view on Labour and Brexit: a subtle but important strategic pivot

Editorial: The opposition is right to recognise that a dangerous international climate demands closer security partnership with the EU

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

David Lammy says he has ‘serious concerns’ about Israel’s actions in Gaza

Shadow foreign secretary says ‘far too many people have died’ but refuses to back call for immediate ban on arms sales

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

British support for Israel not unconditional, warns Lord Cameron

The Foreign Secretary warned Israel that an attack like that which killed three British aid workers ‘must never happen again’.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2024

Lord Cameron dodging scrutiny on Israel arms sales, says David Lammy

The shadow foreign secretary urged Lord Cameron to make an unconventional appearance in the House of Commons and answer questions on the matter.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2024

David Cameron warns of Gaza famine as UK sends Royal Navy ship to boost aid effort

Move to join US-led maritime corridor follows international fury at last week’s killing of seven aid workers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2024

Israel alone? Allies’ fears grow over conduct – and legality – of war in Gaza

When the US allowed a ceasefire resolution to pass at the UN, the warning was clear – and concern is rising elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

UK government lawyers say Israel is breaking international law, claims top Tory in leaked recording

Ex-Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence official Alicia Kearns said at a Tory fundraiser that legal advice would mean the UK has to cease all arms sales to Israel without delay

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024

The EU quandary: Labour’s efforts to build good relations and keep red lines

Top team has narrower list of asks for Brussels after Starmer’s determination to take heat out of Brexit for his party

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2024