In a major intervention, Lord Carlile has written a devastating critique of the chief rabbi, Boris Johnson and others who attacked the prime minister's decision after it was announced last week. He describes the Labour leader's decision as showing courage and conviction, despite the difficulties it presents, reinforcing the need for ethical stance in international relations.
Lord Carlile has expressed strong support for Sir Keir Starmer's decision to suspend 30 of the 350 arms export licenses to Israel, while vehemently criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for obstructing peace efforts in the region. This stance was framed in light of ongoing conflict and shifts in UK arms policy.
In detailing the context of UK arms exports, Lord Carlile pointed out the previous government's inaction despite having access to the same legal advice as the current administration. He criticized them for neglecting to leverage this crucial information, highlighting a significant departure in approach under Starmer's leadership.
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