AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJerusalem Diplomacy: Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem has been downgraded to a smaller UK Mission after a deal with Israel. About 20 diplomats, including the consul general, are leaving; seven will remain to provide what the UK calls vital services. The dispute followed British sanctions over settler violence in the West Bank. Security and Europe: In Berlin, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor Friedrich Merz launched a partnership to counter cyberattacks and sabotage. Burnham also backed closer EU cooperation and said Germany could join the UK-led GCAP fighter programme. RAF Investigation: Counter-terrorism police arrested two Latvian men after a breach at RAF Molesworth, which hosts US and NATO intelligence facilities. Police say there is no known link to a separate incident at RAF Fairford. Ukraine Support: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced £54 million in winter aid for Ukraine and new sanctions targeting around 40 entities linked to Russia’s war effort. Andrew Probe: Police accepted that search warrants used at former Prince Andrew’s homes were unlawful, but the investigation remains ongoing as a court considers whether seized material can be retained.
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