Wes Streeting has reaffirmed Britain's opposition to the death penalty following questions about US plans to livestream the execution of a former army officer.
The Defence Secretary said on Sunday that opposition to capital punishment was a longstanding position of the UK government. He made clear that he wanted that approach to continue.
The questions concerned plans announced by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for the execution of Nidal Hasan, convicted over the 2009 Fort Hood killings. The proposed broadcast has prompted international criticism.
Asked about challenging the US publicly, Streeting argued that disagreements with allies should be handled through effective diplomacy. He emphasised the importance of maintaining working relationships while recognising differences.
His response reaffirmed the UK's established position on capital punishment. It also set out his preference for addressing disputes with the United States through diplomatic engagement.
