And just like that, #GlobalBritain becomes the next Brexit catchphrase to bite the dust. This news that the UK formally is to downgrade its longstanding commitment to human rights for close diplomatic ties is a real blow. Soft power has always mattered. theguardian.com/politics/2022/…
Hoping for a strong and principled response from opposition parties on the govt’s reported foreign policy intention to drop the UK’s long-standing commitment to human rights for close diplomatic ties.
@DavidLammy @LaylaMoran @AlynSmith @CarolineLucas
@DavidLammy @LaylaMoran @AlynSmith @CarolineLucas
Pragmatism has always been a bedrock of foreign policy. But my own experience of British diplomacy around the world has been that the values, language & culture of human rights often have been played an important role, even if not always as central as human rights advocates wish.
This will be a loss for HRDs &!civil society in many countries that have looked to & rely on international governments for support - in a myriad of ways.
#GlobalBritain was always a foolish expression - but to sign away such a fundamental commitment feels grubby and demeaning.
#GlobalBritain was always a foolish expression - but to sign away such a fundamental commitment feels grubby and demeaning.
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