“From protecting consumers to establishing common standards and promoting free trade, the E.U. plays a central role. And nation states alone cannot tackle common threats such as climate change without the co-ordination that the E.U. and other supranational institutions provide.”

British politician, born 1972

David Lammy is a British politician and Labour Party member, born in 1972. He has been the MP for Tottenham since 2000 and has held senior posts in government, including Foreign Secretary, Deputy Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Justice, and Lord Chancellor. Before those roles, he served in junior ministerial positions under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown from 2002 to 2010. His public work has centered on national government and foreign affairs, alongside his long parliamentary career representing Tottenham.