UK ‘stands ready to play our part’ in Gaza ceasefire deal, says foreign secretary – politics live | Politics
Welcome and opening summary
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics on Thursday. Here are the headlines:
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Prime minister He said that a ceasefire agreement had been reached between the Israel And Hamas It will be seen as a moment of “deep relief”. Minister of Foreign Affairs Yvette Cooper echoed Keir StarmerExpressing that England is “ready to do its part” in the implementation of the peace plan, the Prime Minister said that this plan should be “implemented as quickly as possible”.
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star player said he and the prime minister of india Narendra Modi During the Labor Party leader’s visit to the country, the need for “a just and lasting peace in Ukraine” as well as the necessity of “getting rid of dependence on fossil fuels” were discussed.
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environment minister Emma Hardy He said he understood the public’s anger after five water companies were allowed to increase their bills by 1% to 5%.
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cabinet ministers They were told they couldn’t use it. Treasure There is a reserve reserve to fund public sector wage increases and this reserve cannot be accessed unless there are exceptional circumstances.
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justice secretary David Lammy He refused to reintroduce the accusations against the labor courts after the unions reacted to the proposals.
Today Martin Belam is with you again; We haven’t seen each other for a long time. If you spot typos, errors or omissions, drop me a line via email at martin.belam@theguardian.com.
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Badenoch: Gaza ceasefire agreement ‘hugely welcomed’ and will provide ‘tremendous relief’ for hostage families
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the ceasefire agreement in Gaza was “hugely welcomed” and would provide “tremendous relief” to the families of Israeli hostages.
Inside a post on social mediaBadenoch wrote:
The ceasefire agreement in Gaza was extremely welcomed. This will be a tremendous relief for the families of Israeli hostages brutally seized by Hamas two years ago. President Trump deserves credit for brokering this agreement with the support of Arab partners and Türkiye. In order to alleviate the suffering in Gaza and end the war as quickly as possible, Hamas must now completely disarm and return all hostages.
Ed Davey: Peace plan should be first step towards two-state solution
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said a ceasefire in Gaza should be a “first step” towards a two-state solution in the region.
The Kingston and Surbiton MP said in a statement:
The news that a ceasefire agreement has been reached in Gaza gives real hope. The UK and our allies must do all we can to bring hostages home, get aid to starving people and finally put an end to this horrific violence. This should be the first step towards a two-state solution and lasting peace.
Cooper will travel to Paris to discuss implementation of Gaza peace plan
Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said she would travel to Paris later today to discuss implementing a peace plan for Gaza.
Speaking at Hillsborough Castle, where she is hosting a summit on the western Balkans today, she said:
The agreement on the first phase of President Trump’s peace initiative is a moment of deep significance, relief and hope. And I want to pay my respects to the negotiators.
After two years of suffering and humanitarian crisis, in which tens of thousands of people lost their lives and hostages were held for so long, the agreement on a ceasefire, the resumption of humanitarian aid and the release of all hostages is extremely important and must be implemented as quickly as possible.
Later today, I will travel to Paris with my colleague, the German foreign minister, for discussions on how all nations can support the tremendous work done to date on President Trump’s peace initiative, but also how to make sure we move it forward.
Starmer: Gaza peace plan a moment of ‘deep relief’ for world
The prime minister said Israel and Hamas agreeing on the first stages of a plan to end the conflict in Gaza was “a moment of profound relief that will be felt around the world”.
Responding to the news during his trip to India, Keir Starmer said:
I welcome the news that agreement has been reached on the first phase of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
This is a moment of deep relief that will be felt around the world, especially for the hostages, their families and the civilian population of Gaza who have endured unimaginable suffering for the past two years.
This agreement must now be fully implemented without delay, accompanied by the immediate removal of all restrictions on life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
We call on all parties to fulfill their commitments to end the war, laying the foundations for a just and lasting end to the conflict and a sustainable path to long-term peace. The UK will support these important urgent steps and the next phase of talks to ensure the peace plan is fully implemented.
Welcome and opening summary
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics on Thursday. Here are the headlines:
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Prime minister He said that a ceasefire agreement had been reached between the Israel And Hamas It will be seen as a moment of “deep relaxation”. Minister of Foreign Affairs Yvette Cooper echoed Keir StarmerExpressing that England is “ready to do its part” in the implementation of the peace plan, the Prime Minister said that this plan should be “implemented as quickly as possible”.
-
star player said he and the prime minister of india Narendra Modi During the Labor Party leader’s visit to the country, the need for “a just and lasting peace in Ukraine” as well as the necessity of “getting rid of dependence on fossil fuels” were discussed.
-
environment minister Emma Hardy He said he understood the public’s anger after five water companies were allowed to increase their bills by 1% to 5%.
-
cabinet ministers They were told they couldn’t use it. Treasure There is a reserve reserve to fund public sector wage increases and this reserve cannot be accessed unless there are exceptional circumstances.
-
justice secretary David Lammy He refused to reintroduce the accusations against the labor courts after the unions reacted to the proposals.
Today Martin Belam is with you again; We haven’t seen each other for a long time. If you spot typos, errors or omissions, drop me a line via email at martin.belam@theguardian.com.
