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Context of the Meeting:
* David Lammy (UK Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister) and Kamala Harris (US Vice President) met during a period of strained US-UK relations. This was due to Donald Trump’s continued claims regarding Greenland and a US operation in Venezuela.
Discussion Topics:
* Ukraine: Discussed providing security guarantees to Ukraine.
* Venezuela: Addressed the “emerging situation” in Venezuela.
* Greenland: Acknowledged tensions surrounding greenland.
* International Law: Lammy expressed concern about the strain on international laws in a “multipolar world” with more than one superpower.
Relationship between Lammy and Harris:
* They have developed a friendship, including a holiday together where they went on an unlicensed fishing trip.
* Lammy attended Mass in Washington at Harris’s invitation.
Current Issues for Lammy:
* Court Changes: As Justice Secretary, Lammy is planning significant changes to the British court system, including cancelling thousands of jury trials.
* Internal Opposition: this plan is facing strong criticism and rebellion from within his own Labor party, with MP Karl Turner publicly condemning the policy and demanding a meeting with the Prime Minister.
