Starmer defends US action in Iran and calls for de-escalation Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the US had helped in ‘alleviating’ the threat of nuclear capability for Tehran. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
British families of Air India crash victims feel ‘utterly abandoned’ by UK government The aircraft struck a medical college hostel in a residential part of Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Recognise Palestine now to avoid ‘deadly status quo’, says its UK ambassador Husam Zomlot calls on Labour to fulfil manifesto commitment before UN conference on two-state solution The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025
MPs call for UK to recognise Palestine after Government sanctions ministers Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative MPs all call for the UK to recognise Palestine at UN conference in New York next week Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025
'Absurdity' of UK position on Israel while still supplying arms called out by SNP MP THE "absurdity" of the UK's position on Israel after it imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers has been called out by an SNP MP. The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025
Keir Starmer calls Israel’s recent actions in Gaza ‘appalling and intolerable’ PM tells MPs he is considering imposing sanctions on Israeli government members but is resisting ban on arms sales The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025
UK condemns Israel’s 22 new settlements in occupied West Bank IN FULL The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
UK ‘condemns’ 22 new settlements in occupied West Bank The settlements represent ‘a deliberate obstacle to Palestinian statehood’, minister Hamish Falconer said. Evening Standard · May 29, 2025
British diplomats among 25 fired on by Israeli troops during West Bank visit Two British diplomats are understood to have been among a group of around 25 people involved in the West Bank city of Jenin The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Minister condemns Israeli military after British diplomats caught in shooting Two British diplomats are understood to have been among a group of around 20 people involved in the West Bank city of Jenin. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Israeli ambassador told UK will not ‘stand by’ as offensive on Gaza escalates Foreign Secretary David Lammy hit out at the renewed military offensive in the Gaza strip and the restrictions on aid. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
David Lammy’s speech in full as UK pauses Israel trade talks MPs heckled for the Foreign Secretary to refer to Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide as he gave a statement on the Middle East The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
A moment of judgment has come at last: not just for Netanyahu but for his enablers Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza has prompted international condemnation, but many of those critics will face their own reckoning, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
UK officials suspect Macron will delay French Palestine recognition French president thought to be reconsidering June announcement at UN meeting, which would push back a similar move from the UK The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Gaza crisis worsening says Starmer, as minister admits UK response not enough Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer was heckled by Labour MPs who urged further sanctions against Israel.
Evening Standard · May 14, 2025 Minister calls on Israel to end ‘indefensible’ blockade on Gaza humanitarian aid Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer said Israel’s denial of aid to Palestinians is ‘indefensible’.
Evening Standard · May 13, 2025 Minister: UK exploring alternative Gaza aid routes but land crossings critical Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer said the scale of aid required in Gaza highlighted the importance of opening land crossings.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Backlash after minister says UK could sell weapons to India as war with Pakistan looms Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the UK should not be ‘squeamish’ about exporting its defence sector
Pedestrian.tv · May 7, 2025 Israeli Minister Says ‘Gaza Will Be Entirely Destroyed’ Under New Military Plan Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has declared that “Gaza will be entirely destroyed” with Israel's military campaign.
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 Tory urges Government to ‘stand for life’ in Gaza, admits Israel support wrong Israeli officials said cabinet ministers had approved the plan to seize Gaza.
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 UK strongly opposes expansion of Israeli operations in Gaza, minister says Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer warned it would lead to the deaths of more innocent civilians and put hostages at ‘greater risk’.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025 Israel accelerating illegal West Bank expansion 'eight times faster' – David Lammy Israel set up more than eight times as many illegal outposts in the West Bank in 2024 than its 25-year average, the Foreign Secretary has said ...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025 Labour minister rejects calls to recognise state of Palestine with France The UK Government has rejected calls to join France in preparing to recognise the state of Palestine within months.
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025 Minister rejects MPs’ calls for UK to push ahead with Palestinian recognition French president Emmanuel Macron has suggested France could move towards formal recognition of a Palestinian state in the coming months.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 UK lifts more sanctions in Syria to support efforts to rebuild country The Foreign Office announced restrictions on sectors of the Syrian economy would be eased to facilitate investment in the country.