Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

David Lammy

Morgan McSweeney, former chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. (Screenshot via Sky News)
February 8, 2026, 9:10 pm
UK PM’s top aide quits in scandal over ex-ambassador’s links to Epstein
Morgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after key role in ’24 victory, amid outcry over ex-envoy to the US Peter Mandelson’s ties to late American sex offender
By Helen Rowe
Jihad al-Shamie, who carried out a deadly terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, UK, on Yom Kippur, October 2, 2025. (Image circulated on social media)
October 3, 2025, 11:11 pm
UK synagogue attacker was under investigation for rape; his dad praised Hamas for Oct. 7
Jihad al-Shamie reportedly had other convictions but wasn’t on police anti-terrorism radar. Witness: He shouted, ‘This is what they get for killing our children,’ as he attacked
By ToI Staff and Agencies
President Isaac Herzog, left, and his wife Michal Herzog arrive at Buckingham Palace in London, September 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, Pool)
September 9, 2025, 6:44 am
Herzog to head to UK, as London says it doesn’t think Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Source says president to likely meet British PM during 3-day visit; Starmer and Palestinian Authority chief Abbas meet, agree there can be no role for Hamas in future governance
By Lazar Berman, ToI Staff and AFP
Britain's then-Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets with US Vice President JD Vance (not in picture) at Chevening House, in Chevening, southeast England, on August 8, 2025. (Suzanne Plunkett / POOL / AFP)
September 5, 2025, 9:08 pm
UK foreign secretary Lammy to be replaced as Starmer reshuffles cabinet
In apparent demotion, top UK diplomat slated for justice ministry after deputy PM resigns for underpaying taxes; will be replaced by Cooper, who proscribed Palestine Action
By ToI Staff and Agencies
US President Donald Trump speaks a he meets with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC on September 3, 2025. (SAUL LOEB / AFP)
September 3, 2025, 11:32 pm
Trump tells Hamas to give back ‘all 20 hostages’ and ‘it will end’
UK foreign secretary says he held ‘deeply moving’ meeting with families of captives
By ToI Staff and Lazar Berman
US President Donald Trump walks at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, August 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
September 2, 2025, 6:42 am
Trump says ongoing war in Gaza is ‘hurting Israel’ in the court of public opinion
US president claims Israel once had ‘total control over Congress’ but its reputation has been ‘especially hurt’ among American lawmakers: ‘People, they forgot about October 7th’
By Jacob Magid and Lazar Berman
Still images of hostages Ram Braslavski (left) and Evyatar David from Hamas propaganda videos, cleared for publication by their families in August 2025. (Composite screenshot)
August 3, 2025, 7:43 pm
European countries slam videos of emaciated hostages, call on Hamas to disarm
German leader urges Israel not to ‘respond to Hamas’s cynicism’ by halting aid deliveries to Gaza after release of footage of Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David
By AFP and ToI Staff
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, (R) welcomes then-British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Damascus, Syria on July 5, 2025. (SANA/AFP)
July 5, 2025, 8:37 pm
Britain reestablishes full Syria ties as foreign secretary visits Damascus
Lammy says it is in UK’s interest to support new government; al-Sharaa regime seeing lifting of sanctions across various sectors
By AFP
US President Donald Trump points to a reporter to take a question as he speaks to the media, June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
June 30, 2025, 2:31 pm
Trump: I’m not talking to Iran, nor offering it anything after US struck nuke sites
Tehran criticizes US president for sanctions ‘games,’ says its usual IAEA cooperation cannot be expected; France, Germany, UK condemn Iran’s ‘threats’ against watchdog head
By ToI Staff and Agencies
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, center, speaks with, from left, Malta's Foreign Minister Ian Borg, Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar and Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno during a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
June 23, 2025, 8:53 pm
EU nations push for diplomacy after US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
French foreign minister rejects Trump’s hint at regime change in Iran; German chancellor unequivocal in support for Israel and US actions
By AP and ToI Staff
Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, Permanent Representative of Iran to the UN, listens as Ambassador Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security at the United Nations Headquarters on June 13, 2025 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP)
June 14, 2025, 12:22 pm
US says Iran would ‘be wise’ to resume talks, denies taking part in Israeli attacks
China joins Iran at UN Security Council meeting in condemning strikes on nuclear facilities, as Macron vows to help protect Israel but says support not unconditional
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Ian Austin, the British trade envoy to Israel, during a visit to Haifa in late May 2025. (UK Embassy to Israel/X)
May 31, 2025, 7:21 pm
UK trade envoy visits Israel despite freeze in talks on free trade agreement
Ian Austin’s trip to Haifa reportedly did not include meetings with Israeli officials, only businesses
By ToI Staff
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani talks to the press as he arrives for an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers ahead of potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey, in Antalya, on May 15, 2025. (OZAN KOSE / AFP)
May 28, 2025, 6:14 pm
Italy’s right-wing government joins allies in urging Israel to end war in Gaza
FM Antonio Tajani says Israel’s ‘legitimate response’ to Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack now taking on ‘unacceptable form,’ adds ‘respect for international humanitarian law must be restored’
By JTA and ToI Staff
Illustrative: The Israeli flag and the European Union flag are seen at EU headquarters in Brussels, on January 25, 2023. (Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
May 27, 2025, 3:03 am
Israel warns Europe that Palestine recognition may be met with West Bank annexation
Reports say ministers tell UK, France and others that Israel is considering annexing Area C of West Bank and legalizing outposts; Sweden summons Israeli envoy over Gaza aid
By Stav Levaton and Agencies
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy speaks to MPs during a statement on Israel and the war in Gaza in the House of Commons, in London, on May 20, 2025. (House of Commons / AFP)
May 20, 2025, 11:34 pm
‘Indefensible’: UK freezes trade talks with Israel amid global outrage over Gaza war
In furious speech, Britain’s foreign secretary denounces expanded war; Jerusalem says rift with key ally and trading partner ‘will not divert’ plans; EU reviewing ties in response to aid shortage
By Nava Freiberg
Load More

Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community

Sign in or Register

Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Sign in or Register
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.