Trump's state visit was a precarious performance by the Senior Labour MP, yielding advancements
Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the British Parliament, spoke to Mary Louise Kelly about the recent visit of President Trump to the UK and the progress made – and not made – in relation to Middle East peace efforts.
Thornberry revealed that the British government had been trying to influence Trump and foster a friendly relationship with him, particularly with regards to British Airways operations. However, she clarified that Thornberry did not indicate any encouragement that Trump would sway Netanyahu in Gaza.
During the interview, Thornberry expressed her disagreement with Trump's stance on recognizing a Palestinian state. She emphasized the need for a renewed peace effort involving Britain, France, Canada, and Arab nations. Thornberry also highlighted the importance of a safe and secure Israel and a viable Palestine for peace.
Trump prioritized the release of hostages in Gaza before considering peace. Thornberry believed that the release of hostages could potentially bring about peace, if Trump follows through. However, she did not comment on whether Trump mentioned his power to persuade Netanyahu during their meeting.
Thornberry did not mention any specific peace plan during the interview but emphasized the need for a realignment of politics in the region for Israel's security. She also reiterated that the British government seeks to persuade Trump to take a harder line with Putin, particularly in relation to British Airways operations.
The summit between Trump and Putin ended without a deal to end the war in Ukraine. During the press conference in England, Trump said of Putin, "he's let me down, he's really let me down." However, Trump later called his relationship with Putin "fantastic" following a high-stakes summit in Alaska.
Thornberry spoke to reporters on the final day of the 2023 Labour Party conference. She told Mary Louise Kelly that progress was made during the summit, but did not elaborate on the details. Thornberry's team reportedly had discussions about a plan with Trump's team, although the specific individual who represented her during Trump's 2023 visit to the UK is not publicly detailed.
Thornberry did not indicate whether Trump mentioned any encouragement that he would sway Netanyahu in Gaza during their meeting. However, she emphasized the need for continued efforts towards a peaceful resolution in the Middle East.
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