Last year, at the behest of Vince Cable and the LibDems, the government forced through draconian arms export restrictions for our nation’s strongest Middle East ally, Israel. Sajid Javid is in and a new era of freedom has dawned:

“In August 2014 the government announced that it had identified 12 export licences it would suspend, as a precautionary measure, in the event of a resumption of significant hostilities. It was concerned that, in these circumstances, it would be unable to clarify whether the export licensing criteria were being met. As a result of the most recent review this additional measure has now been lifted and the government is confident that all export licences in circulation for Israel meet these Criteria.”

Sayeeda Warsi meltdown in 3, 2, 1…

Meanwhile, over at FCO, Philip Hammond is continuing his quest to irritate his party colleagues and prove he’s gone totally native, not just on Europe. He’s popped up to slam Israel and side with Iran. It happens to them all…