UK's new national security adviser called for ISIS talks at height of terrorism

Press quote (The National)
08 November 2024

Charles Grant, of the Centre for European Reform think-tank, said that Mr Powell’s “diplomatic skills are proven” in helping cement the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

“He is a convinced pro-European who will, I think, understand the importance of closer EU-UK ties,” he added.

In the light of Donald Trump’s election he made the point that Mr Powell was also pro-American, being a “strong Atlanticist”.