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16:41 Ukraine peace talks chaos as Marco Rubio SNUBS London summit after Kyiv 'denies Russia owns Crimea'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had been scheduled to join discussions with David Lammy and European powers.

13:17 JD Vance tells Russia and Ukraine: Do a deal or US 'will walk away'

Vance spoke as envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain amid a new US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

12:52 UK peace talks on Ukraine downgraded as Marco Rubio pulls out

Planned ministerial-level talks replaced by discussions at official level amid reports of change in Kremlin stance

10:02 David Lammy humiliated as US top brass pull out of London Ukraine peace talks

David Lammy has now pulled out of his own summit after a humiliating snub by the Americans.

21:59 Russia ‘may be willing to drop claims to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy’

David Lammy to host US and European negotiators for ceasefire talks in London amid encouraging speculation

17/04 Top Trump's official in Europe for Ukraine talks as Russia kills child in new at

Ukraine's Foreign Minister and Defence Minister are also in Paris, with Kyiv seeking stronger security guarantees from Western allies.

17/04 Lammy, Rubio and Witkoff to discuss Ukraine war and Iran with Europeans in Paris talks

UK foreign secretary to join Trump envoys and Emmanuel Macron to hear European concerns about Russia and elusive truce

17/04 'Rachel Reeves and David Lammy show how rubbish politicians have become'

It would be unthinkable for many of today's British politicians to have been anywhere near power a few decades ago.

16/04 Israeli minister met David Lammy on ‘private’ visit to UK, Foreign Office says

Activist groups make request for arrest warrant to be issued for Gideon Sa’ar after unannounced trip to London

15/04 UK conference hopes to map ‘pathway to end suffering’ in Sudan

International meeting’s objectives modestly set at seeking unity of response to civil war and lifting of restrictions on aid

13/04 British MP Barred From Entering Hong Kong for First Time Since Handover

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday said he was deeply concerned after a UK lawmaker was denied entry to Hong Kong.

09/04 UK to co-host global conference with aim of resolving Sudan’s civil war

Foreign ministers will gather in London and seek to exert diplomatic pressure demanding a ceasefire

09/04 Israel deporting two Labour MPs? The British government is finally outraged | Owen Jones

Eighteen months of slaughter in Gaza has resulted in little more than tepid official letters. It’s taken diplomatic humiliation to cause real anger, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

08/04 Minority groups have always faced two-tier justice in Britain | Letters

Letters: In response to the suspension of new sentencing rules, Cordella Bart-Stewart highlights the racial disparities that continue to dog the criminal justice system. Plus Francesca Cociani on the real-life consequences of the justice secretary’s culture war on sentencing

08/04 David Lammy's home targeted by pro-Palestine protesters

The Foreign Secretary's home was targeted as Israel continues its strikes in Gaza.

08/04 'David Lammy is perfect embodiment of Labour's UK security illiteracy'

The Foreign Secretary's response to an incident involving Labour MPs shows a misunderstanding that is rife within his party.

07/04 British lawyers file war crimes complaint against 10 British citizens who served in IDF

Attorney Michael Mansfield and six other lawyers reportedly filed a 240-page report allegedly implicating the UK citizens dual-nationals in “involvement” in war crimes,

07/04 When is this Labour government going to break its silence on Gaza? | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to the killing of Palestinian paramedics and aid workers by Israeli forces

07/04 David Lammy branded 'Remaniac' after refusing to admit key Brexit benefit

The UK faces lower US tariffs than the EU in what many have hailed as a Brexit win.

06/04 Badenoch draws cross-party criticism for backing Israel’s expulsion of Labour MPs

Labour ‘gobsmacked’ by Tory leader ‘cheerleading’ Israel’s decision to deport Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed

06/04 David Lammy erupts at Kemi Badenoch over Labour MPs denied entry to Israel

Tory leader says she is "not surprised" two Labour MPs have been refused entry to Israel.

05/04 Moscow's words are 'empty': Europeans pressure US to toughen stance on Russia

At a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, US allies doubt Russia's intentions to end the war in Ukraine and demand more action in response. View on euronews

04/04 Europeans pressure US to toughen stance on Russia

At a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, US allies doubt Russia's intentions to end the war in Ukraine and demand more action in response. #EuropeNews

04/04 Trump claims Starmer is ‘very happy’ about tariffs imposed on Britain

UK foreign secretary regrets ‘return to protectionism’ and says Britons will be concerned about impact on finances

03/04 David Lammy spent eye-watering amount of private jets in three months

Foreign Secretary risks accusations of hypocrisy after Labour criticised Tories for using private planes.

03/04 'Keir Starmer, I've finally figured out how you can be made to see sense'

Sir Keir Starmer has managed to surprised us all with how terrible a government can be, but I've figured out a tangible solution.

02/04 Why Starmer’s trade diplomacy may still bear fruit despite 10% tariffs on UK

Retaliation may not be needed as Britain likely to be ‘front of the queue’ in agreeing deal to redraw trade relationship

02/04 British activist in solitary confinement in India despite acquittal, family say

Brother of Jagtar Singh Johal says he is ‘being mentally tortured’ through unwarranted detention

20/03 David Lammy makes bombshell benefits confession in 'fractious' meeting

David Lammy reportedly made a bombshell revelation about a family member during a tense cabinet meeting over £5 billion welfare cuts.

18/03 The Guardian view on Israel breaking the ceasefire: destroying hope along with lives | Editorial

Editorial: Benjamin Netanyahu is kept in place by an endless war, at a terrible cost to Palestinians and hostages

18/03 Downing Street rejects Lammy’s claim Israel broke international law in Gaza

Foreign secretary receives rare public rebuke as No 10 rows back by saying Israel ‘at risk’ of breaching rules

18/03 'Israel is breaching int'l law by cutting off Gaza aid' UK FM Lammy says

His comments came before Israel began renewed strikes on targets in Gaza later on Monday night.

15/03 British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work

With regular teaching hours unavailable, agency tutors must compete for lessons

12/03 'Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are strong-arming UK into a deadly paralysis'

Labour's economic idiocy is rendering Britain impotent and irrelevant on the world stage. If we carry on like this, we may never recover.

10/03 British woman detained by US border officials following visa mix-up

A British woman has been detained whilst trying to enter Canada from the US after being accused of breaching her visa conditions.

08/03 UK Government Ties Itself in Knots Over 'Two Tier Justice'

First it didn't exist, a dangerous conspiracy theory. Now it seems it may be the work of that government's leading lights in the first place.

28/02 Keir Starmer to carry out largest cut to UK overseas aid in history

NGOs accuse prime minister of following US by accepting ‘false choice’ of cutting aid to fund defence

27/02 Russia could reinvade Ukraine without US security guarantees, Starmer warns

UK prime minister faces major diplomatic effort to get president on board after he said no plans for US ‘backstop’

26/02 Future of Chagos deal uncertain as Trump could stop it 'if he doesn't like it'

Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested that Donald Trump could stop Sir Keir Starmer's Chagos islands deal.

26/02 Cutting aid to buy arms won’t make the UK safer | Letters

Letters: Readers express dismay at the government’s decision to cut the foreign aid budget to pay for increased spending on defence

26/02 Trump's Gaza video branded 'grotesque' as US President's move sparks fears

The US President shared a bizarre clip online of his vision for the future of the land

26/02 Badenoch challenges Starmer over defence spending and Chagos deal ahead of his Trump meeting – UK politics live

PM fields questions on his announcement that the UK will raise defence spending and cut the foreign aid budget

26/02 David Lammy humiliated by Keir Starmer over foreign aid weeks after Trump attack

The Foreign Secretary was reportedly ‘bounced' into the decision just weeks after slamming Donald Trump for similar cuts.

24/02 The European Union increased sanctions against Russia in the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine

The package imposes new aluminum restrictions and the phantom fleet distributed by Putin's oil. High representatives of the continental block traveled to kyiv to meet Zelensky

24/02 Foreign leaders visit Ukraine to show their support on war's 3rd anniversary

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are visiting Ukraine’s capital to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion in a show of support by some of Kyiv’s most important backers for the nation at war.

23/02 British Foreign Minister Lammy: We will explain the biggest sanction package against Russia

British Foreign Minister David Lammy said that they would announce the largest sanction package against Russia and said that it would reduce Russia's military capability.

22/02 Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks

Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as US threat to block Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites fuels wave of alarm

22/02 ‘Error or mix-up’: Hamas responds after handing over wrong body to Israel

Israel’s prime minister accused Hamas on Friday of killing two Israeli children in Gaza and said the militants would pay for failing to return their mother, Shiri Bibas, which Hamas blamed on a possible “mix-up” of bodies.

21/02 David Lammy humiliated at major summit after Russia minister's brutal snub

The Foreign Secretary was left red-faced whilst representing the UK in South Africa.

20/02 David Lammy snubbed by Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov at G20

Sergey Lavrov walked out of the G20 meeting in South Africa just before Mr Lammy began his speech

20/02 Don’t be fooled by Putin’s ‘imperialism dressed up as realpolitik’, Lammy warns

Foreign secretary’s speech comes as UK continues to tread fine diplomatic line between supporting Ukraine and not offending Trump

20/02 The cameras weren’t rolling, so no one saw Lammy forget to tackle Dictators United | John Crace

The foreign secretary was supposed to be shooting from the hip, but even one mild criticism of Trump was beyond him

17/02 UK foreign aid spent in these 'craziest' ways - £500k on EVs in Albania

The UK is forecast to dole out another £13.3 billion for 2024/25 in foreign aid, and £13.7 billion in 2025/26.

16/02 The United Kingdom assured that a Ukraine surrender would boost the imperial ambitions of dictators as Maduro

British Foreign Affairs Minister David Lammy stated that accessing Putin's demands would send a message to other autocrats, such as Chavista

14/02 Europe braces for showdown with Team Trump

Nato leaders including David Lammy are set to meet with members of Donald Trump's team as they gather in Munich for crunch talks on defence.

13/02 David Lammy vows 'robust' stance on China as he meets counterpart

Foreign Secretary David Lammy met Wang Yi as the UK tries to thaw relations and bolster investment in the economy.

12/02 Focus on Ukraine as foreign ministers meet and US’s Hegseth visits Brussels – Europe live

Meetings come amid repeated suggestions that the Trump administration wants to end the war as soon as possible

12/02 Why giving up the Chagos Islands could cost Britain £9bn – podcast

Eleni Courea discusses the UK’s historic deal to sign sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and why some inside the Labour party are now regretting it. Campaigner Olivier Bancoult outlines why he hopes the deal will go ahead

11/02 Britain launches major crackdown on Russia's ruthless cyber gangs

The Foreign Secretary announced a punishing package of sanctions designed to hit the Kremlin-backed cybercriminals 'running rampant' in 'Putin's mafia state'.

11/02 'Labour frontbench dislikes Britain and reparations row is laying that bare'

The Labour Party has a problem, particularly on its frontbench, which is becoming plain for us to see.

08/02 UK Open to Slavery Reparations Talks with Caribbean Nations: Report

The Labour Party government is reportedly considering talks with Caribbean nations on reparations for Britain's role in the slave trade.

08/02 ‘The world wants more Britain’: David Lammy on Trump, tariffs, Gaza and the Chagos Islands

The foreign secretary’s diplomatic skills are being sorely tested as he seeks to turn his department into a global force

07/02 Trump’s foreign aid cuts could be ‘big strategic mistake’, says Lammy

Exclusive: Move allows China to further global influence, UK foreign secretary says on Ukraine visit

06/02 Ukraine hits Russian oil depot in drone strike as 300 prisoners of war exchanged

Ukraine hits Russian oil depot in drone strike as 300 prisoners of war exchanged - Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky describes the return of 150 more prisoners as ‘true happiness’

05/02 UK disagrees with Trump’s proposals for US takeover of Gaza, says Lammy

Foreign secretary praises US president for wanting to rebuild territory but says Britain favours two-state solution

05/02 The United Kingdom sent a new financial aid package for almost 70 million dollars to Ukraine

The Foreign Minister, David Lammy, traveled to meet with President Zelensky with whom he promised to work for the reconstruction of the electrical system damaged by Russia

05/02 UK foreign secretary visits Ukraine to announce new support package

Lammy's trip comes two weeks after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries. #EuropeNews

02/02 David Lammy set for desperate last-ditch attempt to persuade US of Chagos deal

Foreign Secretary will meet his new US counterpart Marco Rubio for the first time to persuade Trump's administration to back the hated scheme

30/01 Jailed British-Egyptian dissident may give up both citizenships over failure to be released

Letters from Alaa Abd el-Fattah reveal despair after hoping David Lammy would secure his release from Cairo jail

29/01 David Lammy 'challenged by US counterpart over Chagos Islands deal'

Neither side's official readout of the call on Monday mentioned that they talked about the much-criticised planned handover of the archipelago to Mauritius.

28/01 The Guardian view on the British Council: cherish and preserve | Editorial

Editorial: Financial struggles dating back to the pandemic are imperilling the future of a bastion of soft power. The government should find a way to help

28/01 Lammy and US counterpart dodge discussing Chagos deal in first call

The Foreign Secretary and the incoming Secretary of State are said to have covered a range of issues including the Indo-Pacific, Ukraine and the Middle East.

27/01 ‘There’s a rocky time ahead’: UK government prepares to navigate Trump’s second term

Despite recent praise from Trump, No 10 insiders know how risky dealing with the unpredictable president can be

26/01 China’s top diplomat to visit UK in February for talks with David Lammy

Source says purpose of Wang Yi’s visit is to hold first UK-China strategic dialogue since 2018

25/01 Fury as David Lammy hands out £20m to refugees despite 'UK going bust'

EXCLUSIVE: The Foreign Secretary has announced major new refugee funding after visiting Chad in central Africa

25/01 Why the financial crisis at the British Council matters as UK pushes soft power

Labour’s recognition of soft power’s intangible value should take in the crucial work of the British Council

24/01 David Lammy is leaving us Chagossians at the mercy of Mauritian racism

The Labour Party, in its left-wing zeal for anti-imperialism, is ironically pushing us into the hands of a nation far less tolerant that the UK or US.

24/01 David Lammy under fire from Labour MP with Chagos deal on brink

A Labour MP questioned claims by the Foreign Secretary that the Government has engaged with the Chagossians throughout the process.

20/01 Priti Patel says Tories could have helped Trump set 'new world order'

EXCLUSIVE: Shadow Foreign Secretary says the Tories have a lot to learn from the Republicans' victory in the US presidential election.

20/01 David Lammy risks Donald Trump's fury again as he hits back over Labour move

The Foreign Secretary responded to reports that the Trump administration could reject the Labour grandee as ambassador to the US.

20/01 US will want Chagos Islands deal reversed, Trump’s ex-national security adviser suggests – UK politics live

Westminster is preparing for Donald Trump’s second term ahead of the US president’s inauguration in Washington

20/01 Lammy praises 'generous' Donald Trump in major U-turn from 'neo-Nazi' comments

The Foreign Secretary has attempted to woo Donald Trump before his inauguration as the next President of the United States.

19/01 Blinken thanked his British counterpart for cooperation on the Middle East, Ukraine and China

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a telephone conversation with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, expressed gratitude for cooperation on the Middle East, Ukraine and China within the framework of the special relationship between the two countries, the US State Department said.

18/01 Sadiq Khan warns western democracy at risk from ‘resurgent fascism’ ahead of Trump inauguration

London mayor calls for stricter laws on harmful online content and takes aim at Elon Musk

18/01 ‘A watershed moment’: how will Labour play Trump 2.0?

Starmer open to second state visit for Donald Trump, amid worries about tariffs and recent setbacks to political relationship

18/01 Starmer warned he must pull his finger out to secure UK trade deal with Trump

American political experts have warned that Keir Starmer risks damaging the Special Relationship, but a trade deal is there for the taking if he wants one.

17/01 China's alarming London 'super embassy' plans backed despite spying fears

China wants to turn the Royal Mint buildings, near Britain's financial centre, into its new super Embassy under controversial plans backed by two high-ranking Labour top benchers.

17/01 Adele and Peaky Blinders have this one thing in common and it can help boost the

Adele, Peaky Blinders, pop music and Premier League give the UK 'soft power' which makes us richer, says Government

17/01 Cultural figures and royals to boost UK’s global influence in ‘soft power council’

Group led by ministers will include representatives of the judiciary, music industry, BBC and Football Association

16/01 Six months in and Labour feels like a fag-end government

Surely most of us are beginning to agree: this Labour Government is becoming one of the worst in British history. Ministers are dragging themselves from one catastrophe to another.

14/01 Labour champions China visit while snubbing Trump's team ahead of inauguration

The Government has confirmed it hasn't bothered meeting a single member of Donald Trump's transition team.

12/01 Lee Anderson savage David Lammy with brutal nickname

Reform UK held their North West England Conference in Chester on Saturday, where the Ashfield MP hit out at Labour ministers.

12/01 An international meeting focused on supporting the transition in Syria began in Saudi Arabia

Representatives from the West, Europe and Arab countries seek to agree on measures to support the new Syrian political process. It is the first meeting of its kind with the new foreign minister, Asaad al-Shaibani

12/01 UK government to crack down on MPs earning extra cash from media firms

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage are among those who have earned large sums from broadcasters, but a tightening of rules on MPs’ outside interests is being considered

10/01 For years I’ve asked ministers what they expect refugees to do. They never have an answer | Diane Taylor

It’s all very well to talk of “smashing” the gangs. But until there are other routes, the dangerous crossings will keep happening, says Guardian writer Diane Taylor

09/01 Former Labour security minister says Keir Starmer must abandon Chagos surrender

Ex First Sea Lord Admiral West has said the giveaway of the key islands is a strategic misstep that will endanger Britain.

09/01 David Lammy's bold demand that could infuriate Donald Trump over defence

The Foreign Secretary has called on the incoming US president to say how he will pay for a massive increase in defence spending.

09/01 US seizure of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’, says David Lammy

UK foreign secretary plays down idea of Trump taking control, in speech exposing differences with president-elect

09/01 I was in the room when David Lammy claimed UK would still be major world player

The series of rooms, which act "as a memorial to a supposed diplomatic triumph promising an era of international cooperation", were supposed to be the perfect backdrop for Labour to set out its vision for a more "progressive reality".

09/01 David Lammy responds to Trump aide's demand to return Shamima Begum to UK

Donald Trump's incoming counter-terrorism chief demanded the repatriation of British members of so-called IS being held in Syrian prison camps.

09/01 Moment David Lammy squirms in fiery BBC grilling over migration plan

The Foreign Secretary would not put a number of how much new proposals for a people smuggling sanctions regime would cut migrant Channel crossings.

09/01 Confusion over Labour 'ruling out' national inquiry on grooming gangs

Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested such a probe had been categorically rejected after a Commons bid to force the move was defeated last night.

09/01 Migrant exploitation is a progressive issue. That’s why we will now take the toughest steps ever to stop it | David Lammy

Our new sanctions regime targets those profiting from irregular migration and organised immigration crime. We must be focused and smart, says David Lammy, the UK foreign secretary

08/01 Post-cold war peace ‘well and truly over’, warns David Lammy

Foreign secretary says keeping the British people safe means standing up to Russia

08/01 Brexiteer fury as Theresa May's negotiator handed top job by Labour

A leading Brexiteer hit out at the appointment of the former Brexit negotiator to the Foreign Office role.

07/01 ‘I haven’t seen any change’: black Labour voters in Liverpool and London six months on

In Liverpool Riverside and Tottenham, two constituencies with black MPs and large black communities, Labour’s vote share dropped by more than 20 points at last year’s election. The Guardian spoke to voters there to find out what they have made of the party’s return to power

04/01 Protesters march in London for release of teenage boy in Dubai jail

Marcus Fakana from north London was convicted of having sex with British girl, now 18, when they were on holiday

29/12 Mauritius demands £800million a year and billions in reparations

Downing Street has refused to reveal how much it has offered to pay Mauritius for a 99-year lease of the crucial Anglo-American military base on Diego Garcia, the largest of the Chagos atolls.

28/12 Trump's second state visit to UK is Starmer's latest bid to woo him

Donald Trump is to become the first elected politician in modern history to be hosted for two state visits by the Royal Family, it was reported last night.

26/12 Russia’s ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day act

Ukrainian President Vololdymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of plumbing new depths by making the “conscious choice” to launch an “inhumane” attack on Christmas Day.

25/12 Bashar Al-Assad's wife Asma has '50/50 chance of survival' after diagnosis

In May, Syria's presidency announced that the then-first lady of the Middle Eastern country had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia - an aggressive cancer of the bone marrow and the blood.

24/12 Moscow Disputes Claims al-Assads Seeking Divorce, Move to London

The Kremlin says claims the wife of deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad is filing for divorce so she can move to London does not "correspond with reality", | London / Europe

20/12 Appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to US divides Labour MPs

Ministers hail peer as a heavyweight, but others question the selection of a sometimes outspoke critic of party policy

20/12 High profile, high risk: could Mandelson help tame Donald Trump?

Labour veteran Peter Mandelson is the first political appointment as ambassador to Washington in 50 years

18/12 'Keir Starmer, David Lammy and Ed Miliband are begging for voter punishment'

As the Labour Party breaks yet another promise, it's worth reminding us that the betrayal of WASPI women isn't the only thing we should remember.

17/12 Supporters of Brit teen convicted for 'holiday fling' slam David Lammy

Detained in Dubai, a campaign group working closely with the family of Marcus Fakana, has asked David Lammy to raise the case through diplomatic channels after he was sentenced in Dubai.

15/12 Revealing communications between a European country and Tahrir al-Sham

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Sunday that his country is holding diplomatic contacts with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, which led the armed faction attack that toppled President Bashar al-Assad in Syria.

15/12 UK to provide £50m of emergency aid for vulnerable Syrians

Foreign secretary says Britain is also working diplomatically to secure better governance in Syria after ousting of Assad

13/12 UK's Starmer extends condolences to UNRWA chief as Lammy promises millions in funding

UK Minister David Lammy promised UNRWA an addition £13 million in funding.

12/12 Lamy after his call with Al-Sudani: It is important to speak with the Prime Minister of Iraq

On Thursday, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy considered it important to speak with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani.

10/12 ‘Dangerous’: Dark past of Syria’s new rulers

The rebels who overthrew Syria’s dictator, Bashar al-Assad, are “saying the right things” to assuage fears of an Islamist crackdown, but Western nations are worried about their intentions concerning the country’s human rights – particularly those of its religious minorities.

09/12 Human rights for Syrians but perhaps not for Saudis in Labour’s Middle East

While David Lammy lauded the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Keir Starmer was having a love-in with Mohammed bin Salman

09/12 David Lammy calls Bashar al-Assad ‘the rat of Damascus’

Speaking in the Commons, David Lammy says Labour government had resisted pressure to re-engage with Assad

09/12 Margaret Hodge appointed UK anti-corruption champion to tackle flow of ‘dirty money’

Foreign Office sees money laundering and tax evasion in Britain and overseas territories as key issues

04/12 Fury as DOZENS more reviews set to be launched by Labour

Ministers have come under fire this week for setting up at least 67 reviews, consultations and taskforces since coming into office.

04/12 Lammy warns NATO to 'get serious' about defence spending before Trump

Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered the tough message to a meeting of the military alliance in Brussels.

04/12 Insane clip shows firefight as Ukraine 'eliminates' 1,600 troops in 24 hours

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will today urge NATO to increase military aid for Ukraine almost three years after Vladimir Putin's invasion in February 2022.

04/12 David Lammy under fire as Israel fumes over 'disappointing' tweet on Gaza

The Foreign Secretary has maintained the line that Israel has a right to defend itself but also been critical of its excessive attacks on Gaza.

30/11 Starmer deploys royals to charm Gulf leaders in hopes of new trade deal

As King Charles and Prince William roll out the red carpet, human rights campaigners say they must press for reforms

28/11 David Lammy to appoint envoy to support Britons detained abroad

After Guardian reporting, foreign secretary looks at cases of thousands who need consular help each year

27/11 David Lammy forced to U-turn on Donald Trump as he makes 'gracious' promise

‘I will be gracious' to Donald Trump, says Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

27/11 UK foreign minister says he will still talk to Netanyahu after ICC arrest warrant

Lammy told parliament's foreign affairs select committee he would comply with the ICC's request to arrest Netanyahu if he entered Britain, insisting he had no choice but to ignore the order.

27/11 Former army chief warns against drafting British troops into Ukraine

Lord Richards insisted as our troops belong to NATO they could not police any territory close to Russian soil due to Kremlin sensitivities.

26/11 UK cabinet ministers barred from visiting Russia amid missile row

Moscow bans Labour figures including Angela Rayner, Yvette Cooper and Rachel Reeves under new sanctions

26/11 David Lammy rules out sending British troops to Ukraine

Tensions between Russia and the West have significantly escalated in recent days after Kyiv was given permission to fire long-range missiles

26/11 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

25/11 Britain: We will follow due legal procedures if Netanyahu visits us

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Monday that London would follow due legal procedures if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Kingdom, after an arrest warrant was issued against the latter by the International Criminal Court.

25/11 UK government vows to do all it can to help Briton captured by Russia

Foreign secretary offers support for James Scott Rhys Anderson, who was fighting for Ukraine reportedly in Kursk

25/11 'Keir Starmer is the class clown plunging Britain into sixth-form politics'

Keir Starmer and his Labour Party acolytes are engaging in ideological warfare with all the cringe-worthy zeal of brainwashed children.

24/11 ‘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

24/11 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

22/11 Keir Starmer backs arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu

A spokesperson for No 10 said the Government respected the court and refused to rule out Netanyahu would be arrested if he landed on British soil.

21/11 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

21/11 No10 can't rule out arrest of Israel's Netanyahu on Gaza warrant

The International Criminal Court, which Foreign Secretary David Lammy last month said the UK 'supports', today issued warrants for Netanyahu and ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant.

20/11 'Trade and defence must be front and centre of UK-US special relationship'

The status of "special relationship" between our great nations appears all the more ironic with a view of history, but there could be hope for Britain.

18/11 How are are cabinet ministers likely to vote on assisted dying?

Cabinet ministers have been asked to stay neutral before the free vote but this is what we know about their positions

18/11 Keir Starmer discusses human rights concerns with Xi Jinping at G20

British PM speaks of ‘durable, respectful’ relationship and questions sanctions against MPs and plight of Jimmy Lai

16/11 The Security Council discusses on Monday ending the war and securing peace in the Middle East

The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold, the day after tomorrow, Monday, a briefing under the agenda item “The Situation in the Middle East,” entitled “Ending the War and Securing Lasting Peace,” chaired by United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

14/11 Line up to kiss the ring! How to join the brownnosers sucking up to Trump | Arwa Mahdawi

Business moguls and world leaders are desperate to weasel into Trump’s good books. It’s humiliating but the payday is worth it

14/11 The EU and the United Kingdom agreed to strengthen cooperation in security and support for Ukraine in the face of winter

“We are committed to working closely for peace and stability in Europe and beyond,” said the high representative of the EU on social networks,” said the high official of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell.

12/11 Starmer warned UK 'will never be in Trump's circle of trust' with Lammy in post

EXCLUSIVE: Douglas Carswell believes Britain is paying the price for putting somebody he called a "student politician" in charge of the Foreign Office.

12/11 'Donald Trump could be forced to clean up Keir Starmer and David Lammy's mess'

Donald Trump's previous time in office sets him at odds with a policy that has caused fury in Britain.

10/11 Lee Anderson savages David Lammy with brutal two-word shutdown over Donald Trump

Donald Trump is only the second US President to be elected to a second, non-consecutive term after Grover Cleveland in the 19th century.

09/11 DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Lesson for Labour in the art of diplomacy

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: What's extraordinary is Mr Lammy's lack of foresight. It was entirely conceivable Labour would some day win power and have to deal with Mr Trump

09/11 Diplomats bank on King to become a 'key asset' in Trump relationship

They say the Royal Family is 'priceless and powerful' for soft-diplomacy and 'no other country will have anything similar to deploy' in building a new 'special relationship' with the American leader.

08/11 'Keir Starmer has a huge problem — his Cabinet is packed with Trump haters'

Keir Starmer has been scrambling to backtrack, but everyone knows he's made several massive mistakes.

08/11 Ann Widdecome blasts 'stupid' David Lammy over Donald Trump attacks

The ex-Conservative minister hit out at the Foreign Secretary for past comments about the US president-elect.

08/11 Donald Trump ally slams 'imbecile' David Lammy and demands apology

EXCLUSIVE: The former deputy assistant to Trump has spoken out against the Foreign Secretary issuing a stern warning for what could happen to the UK.

08/11 UK's Lammy Tries Browbeating Trump, Doesn't Retract 'Neo-Nazi' Slurs

The UK's chief diplomat, left-wing David Lammy, has said he wants to 'get across' how he thinks tariffs should work to Trump.

08/11 David Lammy says Labour is ready to take on Donald Trump on trade

Mr Lammy said that the UK government would warn that 'hurting your closest allies cannot be in your medium or long term interests' if he goes ahead with pledges to hinder free trade.

08/11 'Keir Starmer has once again ignored national interest in Nigel Farage snub'

The Prime Minister seems more bothered about keeping Nigel Farage as far away from him as possible than in working for the good of Britain.

08/11 David Lammy plays down fears over Trump presidency and says UK must seize ‘opportunities’ on offer – politics live

UK foreign secretary says US election result ‘not wholly bad’ for Britain

08/11 Lammy insists Trump bears no grudge over 'neo-Nazi sympathiser' jibe

The Labour Foreign Secretary is under fire over tweets he made when he was an opposition MP in which he said the hard right Republican was a 'woman-hating, neo-Nazi sympathising sociopath'.

08/11 Lammy dismisses past criticism calling Trump a ‘sociopath’ as ‘old news’

British foreign secretary says many politicians have said ‘pretty ripe things’ about US president-elect

08/11 David Lammy reignites war of words with Donald Trump

The President-elect wants to increase tariffs on goods imported from around the world by at least 10 per cent, rising to 60 per cent on goods from China.

07/11 PM facing the reality of working with new President after MPs trashed Trump

07/11 Starmer, Lammy and Farage play fantasy phonecall with Trump

How those conversations may have played out between the president-elect and key political figures in the UK

07/11 Sorry Donald! The 6 Labour giants who will be regretting these brutal words

The Prime Minister and other top Labour politicians have not always been so complimentary about Mr Trump.

07/11 Starmer warned 'problem won't go away' after ally's 'embarrassing' blunder

EXCLUSIVE: Top Tory MP Ben Obese-Jecty has called for a member of Keir Starmer's Cabinet 'to be moved on' after 'jeopardising' UK's relationship with the US.

07/11 Minister dodges on whether Donald Trump has 'Neo-Nazi sympathies'

Pat McFadden sidestepped three times when asked in an interview to disown jibes previously levelled by colleague David Lammy .

07/11 Starmer's right-hand man refuses 3 times to deny Trump has Nazi sympathies

Pat McFadden was pressed on David Lammy's previous comments that risk a diplomatic crisis.

07/11 Starmer warned Trump charm offensive at risk after Labour MP's 'childish slurs'

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Sacerdoti also said Nigel Farage's powerbase has been significantly enhanced by the Republican's decisive victory.

07/11 Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump in bid to repair ties

The premier sent his 'hearty congratulations' to the president-elect amid tensions over Labour activists campaigning for Trump's rival Kamala Harris.

06/11 Leftist British Gov't Blasted for Anti-Trump Insults, Campaigning for Kamala

Keir Starmer faces calls to appologise to President-Elect Donald Trump over insults from levied by his cabinet against the American leader.

06/11 'Keir Starmer should be seriously considering his Cabinet after Trump win'

Donald Trump has defied expectations and surged to a historic win that could leave Keir Starmer stroking his chin.

06/11 Five ways Donald Trump and Keir Starmer will butt heads in new Labour nightmare

EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf has hit out at Labour, insisting that "Keir Starmer's party supports everything that the US now rejects".

06/11 Kemi Badenoch demands Starmer says SORRY to Trump

Kemi Badenoch slammed Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and other senior figures for their comments about the president elect in her debut at PMQs.

06/11 Five people are distraught Donald Trump has won the US election

Donald Trump's election will spark panic among some, with influential politicians concerned about Trump's win - despite messages of congratulations this morning.

06/11 ‘Not a fan’: what UK politicians have said about Donald Trump before – and now

Senior figures who criticised Trump in past have tempered voicing strong views knowing he could return as president

06/11 Will a Trump victory be good for the UK - Vote now

Donald Trump has declared himself winner of the US election after securing swing state Pennsylvania. But will a Trump victory be good for the UK? Vote in our poll.

06/11 Keir Starmer and David Lammy congratulate Donald Trump on US election victory

The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary congratulated the Republican who is set to return to the White House as 47th President of the United States.

05/11 This Time Around, European Leaders Are Largely Silent on Trump Election

In 2016 European leaders felt free to insult Trump, but caution now seems to rule where a second Presidency looks eminently possible.

04/11 David Lammy says slavery reparations 'not about transfer of cash'

The Foreign Secretary , speaking in Nigeria , addressed recent demands by Commonwealth leaders for talks on reparatory justice for nations affected by slavery.

04/11 'Keir Starmer and David Lammy are ignoring China threat to Chagos Islands'

Keir Starmer and David Lammy will do the Chagos Islands no favours by pulling out.

02/11 Don't cave in to China for a trade deal, MPs tell David Lammy

Current and former parliamentarians sanctioned by China have challenged David Lammy to reject any deal that would see penalties lifted on British MPs and those persecuting Uyghurs.

30/10 We are in despair at the Labour party’s U-turn on Uyghur genocide ruling | Letter

Letter: Dr Gillian Hughes, Dr Charlotte Burck, Dr Julia Nelki and Julia Granville the on the Uyghur Tribunal and David Lammy’s visit to China

27/10 David Lammy's aide is accused of being 'anti-British'

The comment by Ben Judah (pictured with Lammy), the adviser who has been described as 'Lammy's brain', is one of a string of astonishing remarks he has made.

25/10 Keir Starmer plans to cave on slavery reparations in embarrassing blow to UK

The Prime Minister continues to insist he won't hand out cash for slavery, but is reportedly considering other offers to former colonies.

24/10 Starmer’s refusal to discuss enslavement reparations has only magnified the issue

Commonwealth leaders have been surprised at Labour’s position – and campaigners have even called the PM’s stance ‘offensive’

24/10 David Lammy slammed after 'embarrassing UK' in reparations row

EXCLUSIVE: The Foreign Secretary participated in a pro-reparations meeting in 2016 and called for repayments over the coming years.

24/10 Keir Starmer blasted for 'losing the plot' in bonkers slavery reparations row

Robert Jenrick has piled in on the row after a Whitehall source suggested the PM could sign up to a pro-reparations communique.

24/10 Keir Starmer 'gave green light' for reparation demand with controversial move

A senior Tory MP has blasted Keir Starmer and said it's partly his fault for the demands resurfacing at CHOGM.

24/10 'Nigel Farage will appear statesman like if he sorts out Labour's Trump mess'

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage might be despised by many of his Commons colleagues, but it also appears he holds all the cards.

22/10 Falklands tensions erupt as £4bn oil deal extended despite Labour promises

The basin could eventually yield as much as 1.2 billion barrels after another field was discovered nearby.

21/10 Airline will resume Falklands flights 'after previously asking Argentina's permi

Lufthansa caused a diplomatic fallout with Argentina after flying to the Falklands in 2021 with a group of German scientists on board.

21/10 Starmer urged to open reparations talks at Commonwealth summit

Five Labour MPs call on PM and foreign secretary to address issue of reparatory justice for slavery and colonialism

20/10 Foreign Secretary used government jet for trip - as King slummed it

While Mr Lammy took a Government VIP Airbus A321 for his trip to China , King Charles had to hop on a scheduled service from Heathrow to link up with Queen Camilla in Singapore.

19/10 David Lammy raises human rights and Ukraine in Beijing talks

Foreign secretary discussed China’s treatment of Uyghurs and support of Russia as well as ‘areas of cooperation’

19/10 The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip

Climate-related disasters are destroying precious records, warn campaigner Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip of the University of the West Indies

18/10 UK Gets Friendly With China With Foreign Minister Visit

Britain's foreign secretary has called engagement with China "pragmatic and necessary". Two-day trip is an attempt to reset ties.

17/10 Argentina chaos erupts over major Falkland Islands decision

Foreign Minister David Lammy and his Argentine counterpart agreed on the island's future, but their statement has been criticised.

17/10 Labour backtracks on push for genocide ruling on China’s treatment of Uyghurs

Party drops plan for formal recognition laid out last year by David Lammy, who will visit Beijing on Friday

17/10 Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit China tomorrow

David Lammy is due in Beijing for two days with the government committing to challenge the regime on human rights violations and the tensions over Taiwan .

16/10 David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip

Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive

16/10 UK sanctions target Israeli West Bank outposts, settler organizations

The Embassy noted that these outposts had been accused of facilitating and promoting activities that violate the rights of Palestinians.

15/10 EU Demands UK Soldiers for 'Peace Missions' in Brexit Reset: Report

The European Union is reportedly demanding that the the use of UK soldiers as a part of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's "Brexit reset".

15/10 David Cameron says he was planning sanctions against two Israeli ministers

Ex-foreign secretary says targeting of Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir was deemed too political amid election

14/10 David Lammy told to slap down EU’s new attempt to drag Britain closer

Reform UK is ordering David Lammy and Keir Starmer to finally put to bed EU desires to see Britain re-enter its orbit.

14/10 UK to bury Brexit hatchet with EU as both sides seek support boost for Ukraine

The talks will centre on the main challenges facing European security in a changing and unpredictable world.

13/10 UK government must say what Brussels ‘reset’ means, says EU delegation head

Sandro Gozi calls for detail from Labour administration and says ‘new phase in bilateral relationship’ is possible

12/10 Foreign Office ‘asked for UK visit by Taiwan ex-president to be deferred’ to not anger China

Exclusive: Request to postpone Tsai Ing-wen’s trip came before ‘goodwill visit’ to China by David Lammy next week

10/10 'David Lammy's dangerous decision makes UK taxpayers complicit in Hamas terror'

As Foreign Secretary, David Lammy made a decision that has grave implications for Britain's reputation.

09/10 'Keir Starmer has betrayed Britain and surrendered our global standing'

Keir Starmer and David Lammy have proven themselves to be disastrous on the world stage.

08/10 Biden Ordered UK to Yield Strategic Islands Before U.S. Elections: Report

Declaration Britain is surrendering strategic islands was forced by Biden WH that wanted it done before November election, it is claimed.

08/10 UK takes action against Russia's use of chemical weapons in Ukraine

Asset freezes and travel bans are being imposed on those behind the 'cruel' use of chemicals - including a First World War-era choking agent - during Russia 's invasion.

08/10 Nigel Farage tears into David Lammy over Chagos Islands

Last week's announcement has prompted concerns over the UK's commitment to other overseas territories including the Falklands and Gibraltar.

08/10 I spent 5 days on world's 'most secretive island' - here's what they don't wa...

Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean, is strictly out of bounds to most civilians, despite being home to beaches that challenge the Maldives.

07/10 'Simply laughable' - David Lammy faces fresh fury over Chagos Island fiasco

Campaigners have tonight accused the Foreign Secretary of trying to "inject fear and uncertainty in an otherwise stable situation".

07/10 Suddenly, all MPs know where the Chagos Islands are and what’s best for them | John Crace

Many who last week couldn’t have got within 500 miles of Mauritius on a map now can’t bear it taking the archipelago

07/10 Lammy defends Chagos deal, saying it saves important UK-US military base

Foreign secretary says status quo not sustainable as Tory MPs accuse Labour of giving away key asset

07/10 'Not true!' Furious Tories rage at David Lammy over Chagos betrayal in Common...

David Lammy clashed with furious Tory MPs over who was responsible for the deal, with Labour claiming negotiations began under the Conservatives.

04/10 What have Labour cabinet ministers said about assisted dying?

The government is remaining neutral in the vote, meaning ministers will be allowed to follow their consciences

04/10 Keir Starmer and David Lammy damaged our security with foolish move

The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary have shielded themselves from important questions while committing an act of strategic stupidity.

04/10 Keir Starmer and David Lammy have shown us they are not fit to govern

The Labour Party have proven that on national security they have not changed since the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn.

04/10 Falkland Islands' governor breaks silence as fears grow over Labour's next move

Labour's decision to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was welcomed by Argentina's foreign minister Diana Mondino, who used the occasion to call on Britain to hand over the Falklands.

04/10 Suella Braverman tears apart Keir Starmer over Chagos Islands calling David L...

Suella Braverman hit out at the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs over the policy, which was initially started in 2022 under Rishi Sunak's Government

03/10 Figures show 'how 46% of Brits feel' about Falklands being given to Argentina

A shocking new study has shown how 46% of people would feel if the UK were to give possession of the Falkland Islands to the Argentinians.

03/10 Evil Corp: The Russian family business that cheated British taxpayers out of millions

After years of ransomware attacks to extort millions, the world’s most wanted cybercrime gang has finally been forced out of the shadows

02/10 Why official register of MPs’ financial interests is now a must-read

Revelations about gifts of clothes and tickets to sporting events have put MPs’ declarations in the spotlight

02/10 UK begins evacuating citizens from Lebanon as Israel’s offensive continues

First charter flight has left Beirut, says David Lammy, with officials planning ‘sea and air’ rescues if situation worsens

01/10 Israel orders evacuation of southern Lebanon border villages as ground raids begin

Residents told to leave homes ‘immediately’ for the country’s north after cross-border shelling launched

01/10 Falklands row erupts as Argentine politician issues scathing attack on new plan

The UK's foreign minister David Lammy and his Argentinian counterpart Diana Mondino held talks on the sidelines at the UN General Assembly, in a bid to build diplomatic bridges between the two countries.

01/10 UK charters flight for Britons in Lebanon to leave as violence escalates

Flight for British nationals and their families due to leave Beirut-Rafic Hariri airport on Wednesday

28/09 Falklands tensions erupt as islands snub UK by going ahead with oil project

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband placed a block on all new oil and gas licences in July, days after Labour came to power.

27/09 Everything Keir Starmer and David Lammy have said about Trump before dinner

Sir Keir Starmer struck a conciliatory tone prior to the meeting - but has not always been so diplomatic about the former US President.

27/09 Trump Looks Past Years of Barbs From Left-Wing British PM for Talks

Sir Keir Starmer had previously said getting compliments from President Trump was enough on its own to debar an individual from high office.

27/09 WJC president meets with UK FM to discuss antisemitism, tensions in Middle East

During the meeting, Lauder also addressed the concerns over the UK's suspension of 30 arms licenses to Israel.

26/09 Keir Starmer secures first meeting with Donald Trump

The Prime Minister met with the Republican hopeful in Trump Tower, after delivering his UN General Assembly speech.

26/09 Flights to resume from Argentina to Falklands as tense relations with UK ease

Deal reached by Lammy with counterpart at UN includes agreeing to humanitarian visits for relatives to pay respects at soldiers’ graves

26/09 Full list of 20 countries UK is giving most aid to - number 1 is no surprise

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released its annual statistics detailing the countries that it gives the most aid to.

25/09 Starmer accuses Putin of 'treating Russians as meat for the grinder'

Sir Keir has used a speech to the UN Security Council to launch a furious verbal attack on the Russian war leader.

25/09 The Kremlin does not agree with the opinion of the head of the British Foreign Ministry about Russia's violation of the UN Charter

The Kremlin does not agree with the statement of British Foreign Minister David Lammy that Russia is violating the UN Charter, and notes the practice of double standards in the interpretation of international law by London and Washington.

25/09 Hezbollah launches ballistic missile at Israeli capital of Tel Aviv

Hezbollah has launched a “massive” ballistic missile at the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv.

25/09 Labour appoints Rachel Kyte to climate envoy role axed by Sunak

Appointee was a climate chief at the World Bank and will lead UK’s return to high-level environmental diplomacy

22/09 London threatens to impose additional sanctions to confront settler violence in the West Bank

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on Sunday that London will keep under review possible new sanctions on settlers in the occupied West Bank, and will take measures if necessary, adding that he is concerned about actions that lead to "inflaming tensions."

22/09 Vladimir Putin's nuclear war warnings show he fears defeat in Ukraine

The Foreign Secretary said the Russian tyrant "tends to throw dust" into the eyes of his opponents to deter them from supporting Kyiv.

21/09 Keir Starmer crisis as Labour accused of 'bowing to mob' over Israel arms ban

Sir Keir Starmer's government faces fresh accusations of 'bowing to the mob' over Labour's ban on arms licences to Israel.

21/09 David Lammy's office 'accepted £10k cash donation' from Saudi PR chief

The latest revelations come at a time when senior Labour politicians including Sir Keir Starmer are in the spotlight over their acceptance of gifts.

20/09 Israel and Ukraine are defending us too: why don’t Western moralisers recognise this?

Jerusalem’s audacious strikes against terrorism should be celebrated. Instead they have been disparaged in Whitehall

20/09 Britain preparing to airlift citizens out of Lebanon

Government ‘stands prepared’ to evacuate Britons as situation escalates between Israel and Hezbollah