Lammy and Nandy launch ‘soft power council’ to boost UK on global stage
- A ceasefire agreement has been reached to pause Israel's war in Gaza and for the release of dozens of hostages by both sides, expected to take effect on January 19.
- The Israeli military continues its assault on Gaza, with reports of 25 people killed by strikes overnight despite the ceasefire deal.
- Foreign Secretary David Lammy faced questions about recognizing Palestine, as some Labor MPs expressed concern over meeting the party's manifesto pledge.
- Lammy stated that recognition of a Palestinian state would depend on various international factors and emphasized the importance of a two-state solution.
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Lammy and Nandy launch ‘soft power council’ to boost UK on global stage
The Foreign Secretary and Culture Secretary will jointly chair the group.


Lammy urged by MPs to say when Government will recognise Palestinian state
Foreign Secretary faces repeated questions from MPs on when the UK will officially recognise Palestine
Soft power: Hard-headed diplomacy
A new Soft Power Council convened by the government will bring leaders from sport, education, culture and business together to craft a unifying narrative that will enhance Britain’s influence around the world, says foreign secretary David Lammy Almost ten years ago, relations between the United Kingdom and South Korea took a big step forward. In traditional Foreign Office terms, such steps often mean a diplomatic set-piece like a VIP visit or a …
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