Starmer appoints Lammy as Deputy PM in major reshuffle after Rayner resignation
- 05-Sep-2025
London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was on Friday carrying out a major reshuffle of his cabinet after deputy premier Angela Rayner resigned for breaching ministerial code, British media reported. Starmer appointed David Lammy as Rayner’s replacement and moved Yvette Cooper from the interior ministry to replace Lammy as foreign secretary, according to the BBC. […]
Ishaq Dar, UK FS Lammy discuss bilateral cooperation
- 01-Jun-2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Sunday spoke with UK’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy. They exchanged views on further enhancing bilateral cooperation in multilateral fora, particularly at the UN Security Council, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. Both leaders agreed to maintain contact and also to meet on the […]
UK suspends Israel trade talks amid Gaza blockade concerns
- 20-May-2025
LONDON: The United Kingdom has halted new free trade negotiations with Israel, expressing serious concerns over the continuing Gaza aid blockade and humanitarian crisis. The UK’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, directly communicated the decision to the Israeli ambassador, stating that the alarming situation of hunger for millions of citizens in Gaza is an “appalling act.” […]
Lammy says UK, US working to ensure enduring India-Pakistan ceasefire, dialogue
- 17-May-2025
ISLAMABAD: Britain is working with the U.S. to ensure a ceasefire between India and Pakistan endures and that “confidence-building measures” and dialogue take place, foreign minister David Lammy said on Saturday. Pakistan has said Britain and other countries, in addition to the United States, played major role in de-escalating the worst fighting in decades between […]
Indus Water Treaty should be respected, urges UK
- 14-May-2025
The British Parliament has stressed the importance of safeguarding the Indus Water Treaty, urging India and Pakistan to uphold the historic agreement amid rising regional tensions. James Frith, Member of Parliament from Bury in Greater Manchester, has voiced serious concern in the British Parliament over the growing tensions between India and Pakistan. He highlighted that […]
UK govt responds to MPs’ concerns on political situation in Pakistan
- 16-Nov-2024
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has responded to a letter from Members of Parliament (MPs) expressing concerns about the current political situation in Pakistan and issues surrounding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, ARY News reported. In his reply, David Lammy noted the concerns about ‘restrictions’ on freedom of expression and political opposition in […]