U.S. officials have warned of potential trade repercussions for the United Kingdom over the British government's sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
U.S. officials have warned of potential trade repercussions for the United Kingdom over the British government’s sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. officials and lawmakers have warned Britain of possible economic consequences after the British government imposed new sanctions targeting trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee accused the British government of discriminating against Jews and suggested American states could respond with restrictions on British businesses. He previously stated, “The Brits have lost it. The Jew hate of their government knows no boundaries and knows no facts.” DETAIL: Florida Republican Rep. Randy…Open
A person stands outside the British Consulate, on the day Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he would close it in response to trade sanctions imposed by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham against Israeli settlements [...]
State of the Union: Britain, together with France and Canada, announced new trade restrictions on West Bank settlements. The post UK Sanctions Israeli Settlements, Says West Bank Occupation Is ‘Unlawful’ appeared first on The American Conservative .
Britain, France, and Canada rolled out new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank Tuesday. In a joint statement that was also signed by nine other European countries, the governments announced the imposition of “restrictions on trade in goods with settlements which are illegal under international law,” and called on Israel to “immediately halt the expansion of settlements and civilian administrative powers, ensure accountability for settler violence, and investigate allegations against Israeli forces.” The restrictions will bar the importation of products from West Bank settlements, as well as certain services associated with settlement expansion (like finance and construction). By imposing sanctions, the government of…Open
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the ban applies to imports of all goods from the settlements, and it bars companies from providing services to those settlements, including financing, construction, infrastructure, real estate and marketing.
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband avoided a question asking whether he still views President Donald J. Trump as an "idiot, a racist and a misogynist" in a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband was pressed on his past comments about President Donald J. Trump ahead of his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband avoided a question asking whether he still views President Donald J. Trump as an “idiot, a racist and a misogynist” in a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. DETAIL: The meeting between Foreign Secretary Miliband and Secretary of State Rubio took place in Washington, D.C., following a previous meeting between the two during a summit in the Philippines. Miliband was asked by reporters whether he still viewed President Trump as an “idiot, a racist and a misogynist.” Miliband…Open
Social media posts first uncovered by The National Pulse show Matthew McGregor, former Director of Campaigns and Communications for Hope Not Hate turned top advisor to new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, aggressively smearing Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage.
Social media posts first uncovered by The National Pulse show Matthew McGregor , former Director of Campaigns and Communications for Hope Not Hate turned top advisor to new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, aggressively smearing Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Matthew McGregor, Head of Political Strategy under newly-appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has an extensive history of attacking Reform UK leader Nigel Farage . DETAIL: On June 16, 2016, McGregor posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Another reason to vote Remain: to tell this racist piece of shit to do one” with a picture of then-UKIP leader Nigel Farage on the campaign trail during the 2016 referendum on leaving the European Union…Open
The new prime minister’s foreign secretary pick is a vocal critic of the president and an opponent of many of Trump’s preferred policies. The post Burnham Sets a Collision Course With Trump appeared first on The American Conservative .
UK Special Coverage Burnham Sets a Collision Course With Trump The new prime minister’s foreign secretary pick is a vocal critic of the president and an opponent of many of Trump’s preferred policies. UK Special Coverage Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images At a time when the so-called special relationship with the United States is under greater strain than at any time in the last 70 years, Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s appointment of the left-wing former Labour leader Ed Miliband as British foreign secretary could hardly be more provocative. The former energy and net zero secretary has expressed outright…Open
Matthew McGregor, Head of Political Strategy under newly-appointed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has an extensive history of attacking President Donald J. Trump.
Social media posts first uncovered by The National Pulse show Matthew McGregor , former Director of Campaigns and Communications for Hope Not Hate turned top advisor to new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, is virulently anti-Trump. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: On June 29, 2024, McGregor posted on X (formerly Twitter) : “Just saying this so I can tap the sign in the future – if Joe Biden is on the ballot in November, he’ll win and it won’t be especially close (albeit closer than comfortable given he’s up against a maniac with fascist tendencies.).” Two weeks later, President Trump was the target of an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. Later the same year, on July 15, 2024, during the Republican…Open
Nigel Farage has criticized new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government for pursuing a "leftward shift" without a voter mandate and called for an immediate General Election.
Nigel Farage has criticized new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government for pursuing a “leftward shift” without a voter mandate and called for an immediate General Election. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Nigel Farage has called for an immediate General Election now Andy Burnham has become Britain ‘s new Prime Minister, arguing that the new premier lacks a public mandate to pursue major political and economic reforms. Speaking to supporters in Norfolk, England, the Reform UK leader said Burnham’s administration would move the country “further to the left,” predicting higher taxes, increased government borrowing, and policies that would cost households the equivalent of thousands of pounds. DETAIL: Farage noted that…Open
The White House has expressed concerns about Ed Miliband's appointment as Britain's Foreign Secretary, citing his potential to create friction in British-American relations.
The White House has expressed concerns about Ed Miliband’s appointment as Britain’s Foreign Secretary, citing his potential to create friction in British-American relations. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The White House has raised concerns over new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s decision to appoint Ed Miliband as his Foreign Secretary—roughly equivalent to U.S. Secretary of State—fearing it could strain the British-American “special relationship.” A senior official in the administration clearly signaled to the British press that Miliband’s elevation would be considered a “point of friction,” particularly with respect to the Foreign Secretary’s promotion of climate ideology. KEY QUOTE: “The Trump administration…Open