Lammy to Discuss UK–EU Security Partnership in Luxembourg

Published on October 14, 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is to discuss the war in Ukraine and the escalating crisis in the Middle East with his European counterparts, as the UK government seeks closer cooperation with the EU. Lammy will attend the the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on Monday, seeking to reinforce closer partnership on security matters. It is the first time in two years a foreign secretary has attended the meeting with 27 EU foreign ministers. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said on Monday that Britain is “resetting” the relationship with Europe to grow the UK economy and enhance its security. “UK security is indivisible from European security. This government is determined to reset our relationships and deepen ties with our European partners in order to make us all safer....