UK Suspends 30 Arms Export Licences to Israel

UK Suspends 30 Arms Export Licences to Israel
Above: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, pictured October 9, 2023. Image copyright: Christopher Furlong/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

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Left narrative

The new UK government, under the leadership of Keir Starmer, is breaking with the past government in a number of ways — including Rishi Sunak's interference with the International Criminal Court. This government supports the court as the cornerstone of international law.

Right narrative

Under Conservative leadership, the UK was in lockstep with the US with respect to its policy on Israel. However, under the left-wing leadership of Starmer, he is breaking from his closest ally.

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