Israel warns Britain to close its consulate in East Jerusalem, recall its diplomats in Ramallah in 30 days
Israel’s government, which expected the sanctions, is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss its response to countries who also signed Britain’s action, said three sources familiar with the matter.
New British PM Andy Burnham toys with devolution as he promises a break with centralised politics and economic orthodoxy
British scholar Martin Jacques said that Burnham was probably “the best choice available,” citing his record as mayor of Greater Manchester. Jacques said Burnham appeared determined to move away from the economic approach associated with former prime ministers Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair and break with neoliberalism.
