Countering harassment and intimidation of elected representatives
Thank you, Mr Speaker, for your statement and with permission I will make a statement on the work the government is leading to defend our democracy and those who serve within it — particularly as we approach the local and devolved elections taking place in May. Now Mr Speaker, twice in the last decade, devoted […]
Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regional allies facing Iranian aggression
Yvette Cooper travels to Saudi Arabia, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to support long‑standing partners in the Gulf. The Foreign Secretary condemns the appalling and reckless Iranian strikes on Gulf partner nations where hundreds of thousands of British citizens travel and reside, and highlights strong cooperation on ensuring oil supply and energy security amidst the current […]
Russia’s war is a driver of global instability: UK statement to the OSCE
Thank you, Mr Chair. Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine continues to inflict immense suffering on the Ukrainian people. As we marked recently here at the OSCE, Ukrainians have now endured over four years of Russia’s full-scale war. We must never become inured to the Russian military’s brutal attacks, nor allow the deaths of […]
Nothing can justify Russia’s ongoing breaches of international law and OSCE principles in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE
Thank you, Madam Chair. Russia continues to use this Forum to conceal, justify and distract from the basic facts of its illegal invasion of Ukraine. No amount of false narratives or deflection tactics can change those facts. Russia has invaded a sovereign neighbour, attempted to annex its territory, and continues to attack civilians and civilian […]
PM call with G7 leaders: 11 March 2026
The Prime Minister spoke to G7 leaders this afternoon to discuss the latest situation in the Middle East. Source link
The draft Russian resolution does nothing to address the concerns of those in the region who have faced unprovoked and unjustifiable attacks: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom’s priority is restoring regional stability in the Middle East as soon as possible and preventing this crisis escalating further. Iran’s ongoing reckless attacks against countries across the region threaten to expand the conflict. That is why the UK voted in favour of the resolution tabled by Bahrain condemning Iran’s attacks against the […]
Protecting families from heating oil profiteering is top of the Prime Minister’s agenda as he visits Belfast
On a visit to Belfast, the Prime Minister will set out his commitment to protecting working people from unfair heating oil practices or profiteering He will meet the First Minister, deputy First Minister and leaders of the five main NI political parties to discuss what UK Government is doing to make people better off in […]
Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector
Hundreds of women to get new opportunities in tech as government announces new programme supporting 300 tech roles across the country Thousands of 12 and 13 year old girls to experience what a future in tech could look like for them as new, expanded UK-wide girls tech competition prepares to launch Women supported to return to […]
The UK is putting women and girls at the heart of everything that we do, from development to diplomacy: UK National statement at the UN Commission on the Status of Women General Discussion
In recent years, we have seen monumental shifts in gender equality. We have made some gains, which we must celebrate! But we have also seen the dismantling of hard-won rights and women facing the devastation of war and climate disaster. We’re all here with a shared purpose. To see a world where all women and […]
The adoption of this resolution sends a clear message from the Council condemning Iran’s reckless attacks against the Gulf States and Jordan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
Colleagues, in adopting this resolution, the Council sends a clear message of condemnation of Iran’s reckless attacks against the Gulf States and Jordan. It is right that this Council wholeheartedly condemns Iran’s attacks, which pose a serious threat to our partners in the Gulf and to Jordan, and risk further regional and global conflagration. It […]