About the problem of understanding of international law by the current political leadership of Great Britain

The Conservative and Labour political parties of Great Britain, alternating in power, traditionally proclaim a strict adherence to international law, declare the need to improve the efficiency of its application. In July 2024, the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, came to power in the United Kingdom. The new Prime Minister, a lawyer with extensive practical experience in this field, has appointed his supporters, including legal scholars, to senior positions. Despite coming to power of people with significantly different political views, approaches to international law in the United Kingdom have remained fundamentally unchanged. This is primarily due to the continued commitment to the concept of a rules-based international order, which draws a profound distinction between the views on international law in Western countries and those of other states, primarily Russia. By relying on this concept as a political tool, representatives of the Labour government are taking to absurdity their views on approaches to international law in our country. Furthermore, the way British politicians understand the development of international law historically, particularly since the founding of the United Nations, raises a lot of questions. Seeking to demonstrate its imaginary leadership in forming the post-World War II world order, the UK, represented by the current Labour Party cabinet, like the previous Conservative Party government, continues to influence negatively the development of international legal consciousness.