PMQs dwell: Starmer faces grilling after Lammy rebuffs Trump’s declare US will take over Gaza | EUROtoday
Sir Keir Starmer faces questions at PMQs over Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take over Gaza and switch the war-torn strip into “the Riviera of the Middle East”.
The US president additionally mentioned Palestinians could possibly be moved out of the area in feedback made throughout a joint convention with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
However, Mr Trump’s proposal has confronted opposition in Labour’s cupboard, with surroundings secretary Steve Reed insisting Palestinians “must be able to return to their homes and rebuild their shattered lives”.
Mr Reed mentioned that “lasting peace” might solely be secured by a two-state resolution.
Foreign secretary David Lammy additionally rejected Mr Trump’s proposal to take away Palestinians from Gaza. He mentioned the best way ahead was a two-state resolution to the battle and mentioned Israel ought to exist alongside “a free and viable Palestinian state”.
The debate over the way forward for Gaza comes simply days after Mr Trump steered he was poised to increase his tariff regime to each the UK and the EU.
Experts advised The Independent this week that Sir Keir has been left “walking a tightrope” between the US and Europe, regardless of indicators of optimism as Mr Trump claimed the UK was “out of line” on commerce, “but… I think that one can be worked out”.
Starmer to face questions over Trump at PMQs
It’s been a busy few days in world politics with Donald Trump’s threats of imposing tariffs on the UK, then final night time the US president asserting a plan for the US to take over Gaza.
There’s been loads of response at the moment to Mr Trump’s feedback on Gaza from the press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Now,we count on Sir Keir Starmer to be requested about his place on Mr Trump’s plans.
Alex Ross5 February 2025 11:51
Trump’s Gaza plan ‘unacceptable and harmful’ – John Swinney
Scotland’s first minister John Swinney is the most recent politician to sentence Donald Trump’s plan for a US takeover of Gaza.
The US president had additionally mentioned that neighbouring nations might absorb displaced Palestinians from Gaza.
In a publish on Bluesky, Mr Swinney mentioned: “After months of collective punishment and the death of over 40,000 in Gaza, any suggestion Palestinians should be removed from their home is unacceptable and dangerous.
“There must be no ethnic cleansing.
“Only a proper two state solution will bring lasting peace.”

Alex Ross5 February 2025 11:46
Red Wall group request assembly with PM on immigration
Red Wall MPs are calling for a extra concentrate on immigration and funding up north from the federal government to fend off electoral risk from Reform UK.
The group, convened by Bassetlaw MP Jo White, desires to see the federal government communicate up about what it’s doing to take away unlawful immigrants, in addition to extra funding to shore up help.
The Bassetlaw MP is asking for the introduction of ID playing cards.
They have requested a gathering with Sir Keir Starmer after a current YouGov opinion ballot steered Reform UK was one level forward of Labour by way of the nation’s voting intentions.
One unnamed pink wall MP, a member of the main target group, advised PA {that a} key space of concern surrounded Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ push for financial progress spotlighting wealthier areas within the south.
They mentioned of funding bulletins for transport between Oxford and Cambridge, in addition to Heathrow Airport’s potential growth: “That has no effect whatsoever on the red wall.
“It’s not going to create growth in the forgotten areas where Reform are more likely to be second.”
Bryony Gooch5 February 2025 10:55
Foreign Minister says ‘we have to guarantee future for Palestinians of their homeland’
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has spoken out following Donald Trump’s proposed “take over” of Gaza.
Speaking from his go to to Kyiv, the minister mentioned: “we need to ensure future for Palestinians in their homeland.”
He added: “we want to see Palestinians prosper in Gaza and West Bank.”
Mr Lammy is the most recent UK MP to shoot down the US President’s feedback, as Environment Secretary Steve Reed mentioned on Sky News: “Palestinian civilians have been through a living nightmare for the last 14 months, they need to be able to return to their homes and start to rebuild them.”
Mr Reed added: “What I won’t do is provide a running commentary on the pronouncements of the president of the United States or any other world leader… I think we should give Donald Trump credit for the role he played in securing the ceasefire in the first place.”
Shadow international secretary Dame Priti Patel mentioned: “I genuinely believe that we have to focus on seeing the hostages being released, because that is absolutely pivotal. It is critical to bringing about a sustainable end to the conflict.”
Neither Dame Patel or Mr Reed supplied a direct criticism of Trump.
Bryony Gooch5 February 2025 10:45
Starmer voice coach travelled between lockdown tiers
Leonie Mellinger visited Labour’s London workplace on Christmas Eve in 2020, when the capital was underneath Tier 4 laws, a brand new ebook has revealed. The go to got here as Sir Keir, then Labour chief, gave an announcement on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal.
Bryony Gooch5 February 2025 10:31
Two-state solely resolution to Middle East battle, Labour MP says after Trump feedback
Bryony Gooch5 February 2025 10:17
Kay Burley retires from Sky News after 36 years
Kay Burley has introduced her retirement from Sky News after 36 years working for the broadcaster.
She closed her remaining present on the Sky News Breakfast programme by saying: “its been an honour and privilege to work with some of the best and hardest working teams in the business.”
She mirrored on the life-changing occasions she’d witnessed in working for Sky News, from the dying of Diana to the Concorde air catastrophe.
“But we’ve also enjoyed some wonderful high notes too, haven’t we – the thrill of London winning the chance to host the 2012 Olympics; a plethora of royal weddings; jubilees and who can forget days and days and days waiting for royal babies to arrive at the Lindo Wing.”
She thanked viewers for tuning in every morning: “I can’t tell you how much I have appreciated your support over the last three and a half decades: You’re awesome.”

Bryony Gooch5 February 2025 10:06
Trump tariff row sees Brits demand closer ties with EU, new poll reveals
Keir Starmer’s chief negotiator says the UK must be “ruthlessly pragmatic” with Brexit reset talks and strike an ambitious deal in just three months.
European affairs minister Nick Thomas-Symonds told the EU/UK Forum in Brussels on Tuesday that the prime minister will host a leader summit in May “where we hope we can deliver a balanced yet ambitious outcome to benefit all our citizens”.
The approach to the talks contrasts heavily with years taken by the Tories to negotiate Brexit after the 2016 referendum, bogged down by disputes in parliament and fractures in the Conservative party before eventually leaving in 2020.
Bryony Gooch5 February 2025 10:03
How the UK’s £55 million support package to Ukraine will be spent
The Foreign Office announced a further £55 million financial support package to Ukraine to help put the country in the “strongest position possible”.
As part of the new financial package, £17 million will go towards sustainable energy projects, as Russia continues to decimate key infrastructure.
They said that £10 million will help the recovery of Ukrainian businesses and £25 million will support family and community-based services.
The foreign office said £3 million would go towards deliveries of Ukrainian grain and other food produce to Syria, as Ukraine seeks to restore relations following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, a close ally of Russia.
Bryony Gooch5 February 2025 09:55
In pictures: Foreign secretary David Lammy visits Kyiv


Bryony Gooch5 February 2025 09:43
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