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Theresa May urges closer UK ties with Israel post-Brexit

In her first speech to Conservative Friends of Israel as Prime Minister, Mrs May says the Balfour declaration had been "one of the most important letters in history" and pledges the government would celebrate next year's centenary anniversary "with pride".

December 12, 2016 16:07
Prime Minister Theresa May speaking at the CFI lunch (Photo: John Rifkin)
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Theresa May has outlined her view of Britain's relationship with Israel following the Brexit vote.

She praised the economic ties between the countries, urging greater cooperation on healthcare, cyber security and counter-terrorism efforts.

In her first speech to Conservative Friends of Israel as Prime Minister, Mrs May also confirmed the government would support the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism.

Mrs May told the audience of more than 800 - CFI's biggest ever lunch - that the Balfour declaration had been "one of the most important letters in history". She pledged the government would celebrate next year's centenary anniversary "with pride".