Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry on Harry Dunn tragedy

The transcript discusses the need to support British citizens, particularly a family that lost their teenage son. It highlights the importance of standing up for affected parents and questions the current societal values. The issue of diplomatic immunity is raised, as the alleged perpetrator, an American, was taken away by the American Embassy, leading to a chaotic response from the Foreign Office.

Why does the speaker emphasize the need to stand up for British citizens?

• To ensure justice for families who have lost loved ones

• To promote international relations

• To increase government popularity

• To support economic growth

What does the speaker suggest is necessary in the current state of affairs?

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To maintain the status quo

• To ask important questions about our values

• To ignore societal issues

What was the nationality of the alleged perpetrator mentioned in the transcript?

• British

• Australian

• American

• Canadian

What was the response of the American Embassy regarding the alleged perpetrator?

• They denied any involvement

• They requested a trial in the UK

• They offered compensation

• They claimed diplomatic immunity

How did the Foreign Office react to the situation described?

• They remained calm and composed

• They started running around like headless chickens

• They ignored the situation

• They immediately resolved the issue