Emily Thornberry
United KingdompoliticianFemaleb. 19606.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Emily Thornberry is a British Labour MP and the chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, recognized for her advocacy on issues of peace and diplomacy. She recently participated in a protest in London, emphasizing the necessity of including Ukraine in peace negotiations and encouraging a constructive dialogue with US President Trump.
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Emily Thornberry has criticized the UK government for failing the Palestinian people and lacking ambition in addressing the Palestinian crisis.
UK government has failed Palestinian people, says senior Labour MP | Foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
Emily Thornberry, the Labour chair of the foreign affairs committee, has said the US’s action was in breach of international law.
UK to allow US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran | Keir StarmerUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-02
Emily Thornberry has defended the need for the UK to resist entering a conflict that she does not consider in accordance with international law.
Cazas del Reino Unido sobrevuelan Oriente Próximo “para proteger” sus intereses y los de sus aliados | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-28
Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, said Trump’s comments were an 'absolute insult.'
Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan
United States· 2026-01-24
Emily Thornberry stated that Donald Trump's comments were 'an insult' to the families of the deceased.
Donald Trump provoque la colère du Royaume-Uni et de l’OTAN avec ses propos sur l’engagement en Afghanistan
France· 2026-01-24
Emily Thornberry, the chair of the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed that Trump's comments were an insult to the families of those who lost loved ones in Afghanistan.
Ông Trump khiến Anh tức giận vì hạ thấp vai trò của đồng minh ở Afghanistan
Vietnam· 2026-01-23
Emily Thornberry stated that Trump's claims are a serious insult to families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan.
Tramps izraisa sašutumu ar apgalvojumiem, ka NATO karavīri Afganistānā nav cīnījušies / Diena
Latvia· 2026-01-23
The foreign affairs committee chair, Emily Thornberry, described the comments as 'so much more than a mistake', and 'an insult' to the families of those who had died.
Trump prompts outrage with claim Nato troops avoided frontline in Afghanistan | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Labour MP Emily Thornberry, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, called it an 'absolute insult' to the 457 British service personnel killed in the conflict.
Trump sparks anger with claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front lineUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Labour MP Emily Thornberry suggested that while the UK should take Trump seriously, it should not take his comments literally.
UK defends Chagos Islands deal after Trump calls handover 'act of great stupidity'United Kingdom· 2026-01-20
The chair of the foreign affairs select committee, Emily Thornberry, expressed her delight at Alaa's pardon.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah to be freed from prison | EgyptUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-22
Emily Thornberry wrote to new Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper demanding answers on the vetting process before Lord Mandelson was appointed.
Andy Burnham puts pressure on Keir Starmer with campaign for Labour Party ‘reset’
New Zealand· 2025-09-13
Labour MP Emily Thornberry has written to the new Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper asking for details on the vetting process for Lord Mandelson's appointment.
Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understandsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-13
Emily Thornberry is a member of parliament who questions David Lammy during a select committee hearing.
‘The world is on edge’: five tumultuous weeks with David Lammy, foreign secretary at a time of crisis | David LammyUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-02
Emily Thornberry, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, noted the importance of Trump's support for recognition.
From silence to statehood: how Trump’s indifference moved the UK on Palestine | PoliticsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry welcomed this shift in UK policy as a 'historic moment'.
UK wants to 'affect situation on the ground'United Kingdom· 2025-07-30
Emily Thornberry emphasized the need for someone to speak with the Israelis regarding the crisis.
Стармер скликає екстрене засідання уряду через кризу в секторі Гази
Ukraine· 2025-07-28Emily Thornberry, chair of the influential foreign affairs select committee, told the Guardian: 'Netanyahu only listens to Trump, and even then only sometimes.'
Keir Starmer to recall cabinet for emergency meeting on Gaza crisis | Keir StarmerUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-27
Emily Thornberry, of foreign affairs, is among the signatories of the letter calling for recognition of Palestine.
Cabinet ministers and third of MPs call on Starmer to recognise state of Palestine | Foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Dame Emily Thornberry is the chairwoman of the committee that backed the report on recognizing Palestinian statehood.
MPs urge UK to immediately recognise Palestinian stateUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Emily Thornberry, who heads the Commons foreign affairs committee, urged Starmer to recognise a Palestinian state.
UK condemns Israel for depriving Palestinians of ‘human dignity’ | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-21
Emily Thornberry, the chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the House of Commons, stated that intelligence services must urgently assess Chinese investments in critical sectors.
Briten schlagen Alarm wegen Chinas Einfluss auf kritische Infrastruktur
Switzerland· 2025-04-22
Emily Thornberry praised Powell for his achievements in negotiating foreign policy.
Jonathan Powell: the veteran negotiator being lauded over US-Ukraine detente | Foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
The chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Emily Thornberry was among the marchers and argued for a less aggressive approach.
I'll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer tells ZelenskyUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-22
