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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.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hollywood Reporter

U.K. Unveils $73M Creative Sector Funding Package for Gaming Start-Ups, Film and Music Exports

The U.K. government unveiled a creative sector funding package, including for gaming studios and film and music exports.

1 month ago·Los Angeles, United States

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

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The National

Stephen Flynn tells David Lammy he'll be 'judged by history' over Gaza

STEPHEN Flynn said that the “collective punishment” of the Palestinian people will not be “forgotten by history” as he questioned what the…

1 month ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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City AM

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 …

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Banbury FM

Lammy and Nandy launch soft power council to boost UK on global stage - Banbury FM

Leading figures across the arts, culture and sport will be brought together as part of a new “soft power council” aimed at transforming Britain’s role on the global stage. Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy will jointly chair the group which the Government says is designed to drive growth and security by making the most of the country’s cultural exports. It is understood the council will seek to work alongside institu…

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