The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
David Lammy is a prominent Labour politician and the Shadow Foreign Secretary, known for his focus on foreign policy and international relations. This interview highlights his diplomatic approach to leadership, as he navigates complex issues while advocating for collaboration and understanding in global politics.
“Let us be clear: there is no proposal before this House to scrap trial by jury. The right hon. Member needs to do better and get on the detail. There is a threshold change. Margaret Thatcher made a change to jury trials. David Cameron made a change to jury trials.”
“I have got to say, this is rich coming from the right hon. Gentleman. The Conservatives had 14 long years in power; they wrecked neighbourhood policing—he was Home Secretary; prisons were at bursting point—that is why they called the general election; and they let out offenders in secret—and that why we have the Sentencing Act 2026, which…”
“I say to the hon. Gentleman that everyone is equal before the law. That is the foundation on which the openness, tolerance and generosity of this country rest. Let us be clear: there is no two-tier justice in this country. The hon. Gentleman was elected as a Reform Member of Parliament and clearly aspires to become one once more.”
“I agree with my hon. Friend: Bev Craig will be a brilliant mayor for Greater Manchester. I am proud that Labour is putting power over bus services back in the hands of local leaders.”
The Rest Is Politics: Leading — 6: David Lammy: The Future of Foreign Policy
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