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David Lammy

The latest news and top stories on David Lammy. A seasoned politician and barrister, he has served as the Member of Parliament for Tottenham since 2000. Prior to his current role, he held various ministerial positions in Labour governments and was Shadow Foreign Secretary. Known for his advocacy on social justice, equality and human rights, he championed the Windrush campaign and justice for Grenfell families. His responsibilities as Foreign Secretary include foreign policy and national security, recently condemning Hong Kong's 'transnational repression' through bounties on overseas activists. He aims to reset UK-EU relations.

Britain

Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister?

As rebellion reaches a fever pitch, here’s some names in the frame if Keir Starmer is forced out.

13 May 2026 - 3:46PM

Britain

Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality

25 Apr 2026 - 7:42PM

Britain

Ex-official says he felt pressure from UK PM’s office to approve Mandelson

21 Apr 2026 - 7:13PM

Britain

Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.

21 Apr 2026 - 2:58PM

Britain

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

20 Apr 2026 - 10:09AM

Donald Trump

Trump shares Saturday Night Live UK video to troll Starmer

US president shares a satirical portrayal of the UK leader panicking over a White House phone call.

23 Mar 2026 - 11:42AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

4 US bombers land in UK as Iran war continues

British PM Keir Starmer has granted permission for ‘defensive’ US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases.

7 Mar 2026 - 10:43PMvideocam

A US Air Force bomber comes in to land at RAF Fairford in south west England on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Britain

Defiant Starmer rejects calls to quit as crisis deepens over Epstein fallout

Despite losing two top aides in 48 hours and a demand to resign from the Scottish Labour leader, Britain’s prime minister vows to fight on for his ‘mandate’.

10 Feb 2026 - 9:18AM

Britain

Musk blasts ‘prison island’ UK in showdown over Grok AI sexual images

The billionaire accused the government of being ‘fascist’ after it threatened to ban X over the deepfake photos.

11 Jan 2026 - 10:25AM

Britain

UK summit will ‘turn the tide’ on worldwide corruption, foreign secretary says

Yvette Cooper said the June summit would target cryptocurrency ‘exploited by people smugglers’ and illicit gold used to fund the Ukraine war.

8 Dec 2025 - 11:27AM

Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Photo: AP

Hong Kong courts

My Take | The role of jurors in the legal system should be strengthened, not restricted

The UK has a shocking backlog of criminal cases. But a plan to cut back on jury trials will not necessarily solve the problem and might have far-reaching consequences.

6 Dec 2025 - 11:30PM

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy speaks at a conference in London on 23 October. Photo: PA via dpa

Britain

UK migrant sex offender freed from jail by mistake instead of being deported

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu’s crimes had sparked protests at the hotel where he was housed with other migrants.

25 Oct 2025 - 6:17AM

Britain

Britain, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the decision taken by the 3 nations was a reward for ‘murderers’, in reference to Hamas.

22 Sep 2025 - 12:41AMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams Western countries over criticism of bounties for second day

‘Anti-China organisations’ and foreign countries making ‘irresponsible remarks’ about Hong Kong, government says.

27 Jul 2025 - 7:50PM

Hong Kong last week placed bounties on 15 activists and issued new arrest warrants for four more over their involvement in the “Hong Kong Parliament”, a group deemed subversive by authorities. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong hits out at UK’s ‘untrue and biased’ criticism over bounties

Beijing’s foreign affairs arm in the city accuses ‘some individual politicians’ from the West of ‘smearing’ Hong Kong’s national security laws.

26 Jul 2025 - 11:16PM

Hong Kong national security police have placed bounties on 15 activists and issued new arrest warrants against four more. Photo: Jelly Tse

David Lammy

Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister?

As rebellion reaches a fever pitch, here’s some names in the frame if Keir Starmer is forced out.

Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality

Ex-official says he felt pressure from UK PM’s office to approve Mandelson

Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

Trump shares Saturday Night Live UK video to troll Starmer

US president shares a satirical portrayal of the UK leader panicking over a White House phone call.

4 US bombers land in UK as Iran war continues

British PM Keir Starmer has granted permission for ‘defensive’ US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases.

Defiant Starmer rejects calls to quit as crisis deepens over Epstein fallout

Despite losing two top aides in 48 hours and a demand to resign from the Scottish Labour leader, Britain’s prime minister vows to fight on for his ‘mandate’.

Musk blasts ‘prison island’ UK in showdown over Grok AI sexual images

The billionaire accused the government of being ‘fascist’ after it threatened to ban X over the deepfake photos.

UK summit will ‘turn the tide’ on worldwide corruption, foreign secretary says

Yvette Cooper said the June summit would target cryptocurrency ‘exploited by people smugglers’ and illicit gold used to fund the Ukraine war.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | The role of jurors in the legal system should be strengthened, not restricted

The UK has a shocking backlog of criminal cases. But a plan to cut back on jury trials will not necessarily solve the problem and might have far-reaching consequences.

UK migrant sex offender freed from jail by mistake instead of being deported

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu’s crimes had sparked protests at the hotel where he was housed with other migrants.

Britain, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the decision taken by the 3 nations was a reward for ‘murderers’, in reference to Hamas.

Hong Kong slams Western countries over criticism of bounties for second day

‘Anti-China organisations’ and foreign countries making ‘irresponsible remarks’ about Hong Kong, government says.

Hong Kong hits out at UK’s ‘untrue and biased’ criticism over bounties

Beijing’s foreign affairs arm in the city accuses ‘some individual politicians’ from the West of ‘smearing’ Hong Kong’s national security laws.

My Take | The role of jurors in the legal system should be strengthened, not restricted