Voters choosing replacement for Keir Starmer, who announced he was standing down last month
The foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has said Britain’s consulate general building in East Jerusalem will not be closing but will be known as a UK mission, remaining independent, operational and serving Palestinian people.
Israel had ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to close on Thursday over the UK’s plans to impose sanctions on settlements in the West Bank.
Starmer running for office again? I thought he stepped down last month. Can someone clarify if that’s accurate?
Surprised Miliband didn’t just close it. Keeping it open as a ‘mission’ is a smart diplomatic middle ground.