David Lammy
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
David Lammy
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
David Lammy is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tottenham since 2000. Born on 19 July 1972 in London to Guyanese parents, he studied law at SOAS University of London and became the first black Briton to attend Harvard Law School, earning a Master of Laws degree in 1997. Lammy held various ministerial roles under Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, including Minister of State for Culture and Minister of State for Higher Education. After Labour's defeat in 2010, he served in opposition, notably as Shadow Foreign Secretary from 2021. Following Labour's victory in the 2024 general election, Lammy was appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs on 5 July 2024. Beyond politics, he has authored books addressing social issues and has been recognized among the most influential Black Britons
Protesters Block Roads, Display Fake Body Bags outside UK Foreign Secretary's Home in Anti-Arms Export Demonstration
- Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Youth Demand protesters held a demonstration outside Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s home, placing fake body bags representing child victims of conflict and displaying signs calling for an end to British arms exports to Israel. The protest was part of a planned month-long series of "swarming road-blocks" aimed at disrupting traffic in London daily. Additionally, the group blocked several roads in the city, including Commercial Street, Angel Junction, and Tower Bridge, causing inconvenience to commuters while holding signs reading "Youth Demand an End to Genocide" and "Stop Arming Israel."
Labour MPs Refused Entry to Israel: 'Counterproductive' Action Condemned by Labour Leaders
- Monday, 07 April 2025

Labour MPs showed solidarity with colleagues Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, who were refused entry to Israel after being detained and deported. The pair claimed they were part of a parliamentary delegation visiting West Bank charity projects, but Israeli officials said they were rejected due to plans to document security forces' activities and spread anti-Israel hatred. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israel's actions as "counterproductive" and "deeply concerning", while Tory leader Kemi Badenoch supported Israel's right to control its borders, stating she was not surprised by the denial of entry.
From Foreign Office to Frequent Flyer: Lammy's Costly Air Habit
- Friday, 28 March 2025
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire after it was revealed he spent a staggering £1.23 million on private jet travel over just three months, from October to December 2024. The bulk of the cost—over £1 million—went toward flights on an Airbus A321, the largest aircraft in the ministerial fleet. This extravagant travel spree marks a 34% increase from the previous quarter, bringing his average daily flight spending to £14,650. Lammy had already been criticized for spending nearly £1 million on flights shortly after the election, and these new figures have only intensified scrutiny over his use of taxpayer money for luxury air travel.