The UK Labour Party has welcomed the government's adoption of its proposal to recognize the state of Palestine, as recently outlined at Labour's National Policy Forum. In line with this, the Labour Middle East Council (LMEC) has been established to 'turn a new page' in foreign policy towards the Middle East. The initiative includes key figures such as Sir William Patey, Co-chair of LMEC and former British Ambassador, ex-Labour General Secretary Iain McNicol, and Cherie Blair. Labour's shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, has shown optimism regarding the UK government's contemplation of Labour's recognition proposal, emphasizing that recognition should be part of efforts to achieve a final status agreement.
🔴 Labour figures and former diplomats have set up a new organisation called the Labour Middle East Council Sir William Patey, former ambassador and LMEC's co-chair, said it would enhance Labour's "understanding of, and engagement with, the region" https://t.co/CGdB9KfXpV
Labour’s shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, expressed optimism as the UK government contemplates his party’s proposal to recognise the state of Palestine. Speaking at a parliamentary meeting on Tuesday, Lammy reiterated Labour's longstanding support for Palestinian… https://t.co/Ar2a74c7Pc
Several Labour figures are launching a new unit to help a Starmer government build relationships in the Middle East Ex-Labour General Secretary Iain McNicol, former British ambassador Sir William Party and Cherie Blair are all involved, reports @zoenora6 https://t.co/Xs9n0H8ils
🚨EXC: A new organisation is being launched today which aims to "turn a new page" on relations between a potential future Labour government and countries across the Middle East https://t.co/9qLS4J85F1
The Labour Middle East Council (LMEC) represents a commitment to a new era of constructive and cooperative UK involvement in Middle Eastern affairs that will be guided by Labour values. I’m delighted to join an incredible team of Labour figures, experts and senior diplomats.👇 https://t.co/KjSTZ7SYcz https://t.co/2aSHPxplBf
Labour Middle East Council Launched To "Turn A New Page" In Foreign Policy https://t.co/V5JoroFcgN
"The establishment of the Labour Middle East Council (LMEC) is both timely and critical, aimed at enhancing the Party's understanding of, and engagement with, the region." ✍️ Sir William Patey, Co-chair of LMEC and former British Ambassador https://t.co/RqrJfLEPso
🚨 Exclusive: A new initiative is being launched to "turn a new page" on relations between a potential future Labour government and the Middle East https://t.co/CGdB9KfXpV
Labour welcomes the government adopting Labour's proposal to recognise the state of Palestine - most recently set out at our National Policy Forum. Recognition should not wait for a final status agreement - it should be part of efforts to achieve one. https://t.co/iJLd0ZlYak