Air India plane crash: David Lammy issues statement following tragedy

Georgia Pearce

By Georgia Pearce


Published: 12/06/2025

- 12:49

Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP has issued a statement on the fatal plane crash in India to the House of Commons, after 53 British passengers died on board the craft.

Speaking to MPs, Lammy confirmed: "We know that British nationals were on board. And I can confirm that the FCDO is working urgently with local authorities to support British nationals and their families, and has stood up a crisis team in both Delhi and in London."

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