The read out (the official minutes from an official phone call between leaders) between Anthony Albanese and UK Labour premier Keir Starmer has been released:

Overnight Prime Minister Albanese spoke to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer to discuss the situation in Gaza.

Prime Minister Albanese updated Prime Minister Starmer on Australia’s aid contribution and commitment to continue increasing aid to Gazans. He reiterated Australia’s long standing and strong support for a two state solution.

Prime Minister Starmer laid out the UK’s framework for taking forward recognition of Palestine as a driver for peace and the latest on the UK’s involvement in delivering aid.

The leaders agreed on the importance of using the international momentum to secure a ceasefire, the release of all hostages and the acceleration of aid, as well as ensuring Hamas did not play a role in a future state.

The leaders also discussed AUKUS and welcomed the progress being made by all partners on the program.

Both looked forward to speaking again soon at the earliest opportunity.