14 h. ago Israel’s president to visit London next Thursday for expected talks with ministers

Exclusive: Isaac Herzog will make trip just weeks before UK is planning to recognise statehood of PalestineIsrael’s president will visit London next Thursday just weeks before the UK is expected to recognise the state of Palestine at the UN general assembly, the Guardian understands.Two sources have confirmed Isaac Herzog is expected to meet UK ministers and senior political figures – the first time a senior Israeli leader has been in Britain since the foreign secretary, David Lammy, met his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, on an unannounced visit in the spring. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago David Lammy delivers warning to Israel as UK prepares to recognise Palestine

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that Britain plans to deliver on its ultimatum to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly unless there is a breakthrough on a ceasefire

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3 w. ago ‘I don’t know what it would mean’: JD Vance hits out at Starmer’s plans to recognise Palestine

JD Vance also claimed he ‘loved’ the UK despite a number of outspoken attacks in recent months

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3 w. ago Vance: UK and US have disagreements over Gaza but share common goal

The vice-president confirmed Washington had ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestine, which Britain has pledged to do unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire.

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3 w. ago Make America Bait Again! JD Vance shows off fishing skills on visit to David Lammy's country retreat (and boasts he caught more)

David Lammy and US vice-president JD Vance showed off their fishing skills at the Chevening country retreat.

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3 w. ago Make America Bait Again! JD Vance shows off his fishing skills as he meets David Lammy at Foreign Secretary's country retreat

David Lammy and US vice-president JD Vance showed off their fishing skills at the Foreign Secretary's Chevening country retreat.

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3 w. ago David Lammy to meet JD Vance TODAY amid tensions over UK vow to recognise Palestinian state

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is hosting the US vice-president at his country retreat of Chevening.

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4 w. ago Starmer defends plans to recognise Palestine as a state but hits out at Hamas

Starmer’s approach has been criticised by Israel and a protest over his stance is due to take place in London this weekend

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