UK urges progress on Middle East road map
News Article 11 May 2004
Jack Straw has defended the government's support for Israeli plans to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank.
Straw urges progress on Middle East peace talks
News Article 5 May 2004
Jack Straw has said that Britain will continue to seek progress in the Middle East peace process.
Former diplomats turn on Blair
Press Review 27 April 2004
More than 50 former British diplomats have called on Tony Blair to get tough with President Bush over the approach to Iraq and the Middle East.
No10 rejects diplomats' criticisms on Middle East
News Article 27 April 2004
Downing Street has rejected suggestions by more that 50 former diplomats that the UK's Middle East policy is doomed to failure.
Confusion over PM's stance on Israeli plan
Press Review 20 April 2004
Tony Blair has been criticised for supporting Israel's plans to withdraw from Gaza and parts of the West Bank, according to the Telegraph.
Iraq situation 'very difficult', says Blair
News Article 19 April 2004
Updating MPs on the situation in Iraq, the prime minister has admitted the current situation is "very difficult".
UK condemns Hamas leader's assassination
Press Review 19 April 2004
The foreign secretary has condemned the assassination by Israeli forces of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi.
Straw condemns Hamas leader's assassination
News Article 18 April 2004
The foreign secretary has condemned the assassination by Israeli forces of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi.
Cook calls for conditional US support
News Article 16 April 2004
Robin Cook has led Labour calls for Tony Blair to increase the distance between himself and the White House in his discussions
