Housing Minister speech on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

Thank you and good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen – it is both a privilege and a real pleasure to be here with you. There are, no doubt, many who will assume that the intricacies of English property law make for one of the driest topics imaginable for a keynote speech. Yet for those of us […]
Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

Thank you to everybody here for all that you do to put evidence at the heart of how we confront global hunger. We are here to launch the 10th Global Report on Food Crises. But we’re also here because the problems that the report describes – and we all know this – are getting worse. […]
Minister of State statement to the House of Commons: 23 April 2026

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. With permission, I will make a statement about the use of UK Biobank data. UK Biobank is a non-profit charity, independent of government. The Biobank brings together data, kindly donated by its volunteer participants. This is shared with researchers globally to make significant scientific discoveries that improve patient health. This […]
Security Minister statement on antisemitic attacks

With permission, I will make a statement about the appalling incidents over recent days targeting British Jews and opponents of the Iranian regime. I will begin with the facts. Counter Terrorism Policing have confirmed that they are investigating a series of arson attacks and incidents that have occurred in London over recent days. These include an arson attack at a synagogue in Finchley on […]
PM call with Prime Minister Magyar of Hungary: 17 April 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to new Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, from Paris this afternoon. Source link
Joint Statement by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer, Co-chairs of the International Summit on the Strait of Hormuz: 17 April 2026

Today, France and the United Kingdom convened 51 countries for an international summit on the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting underlined the determination of the international community to support freedom of navigation, to stand up for international law, and to protect global economic stability and energy security. We expressed our strong support for a comprehensive diplomatic settlement […]
Re-opening the Strait a global responsibility, Prime Minister set to tell world leaders

Critical discussions on the Strait of Hormuz are set to be hosted in Paris today, as the Prime Minister and President Macron of France chair a virtual meeting of the new Strait of Hormuz Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative Security cooperation, critical supply chains and support to industry are on the agenda as leaders discuss joint efforts to restore […]
PM meeting with Prime minister Jetten of Netherlands: 14 April 2026

The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Rob Jetten, at Downing Street this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by setting out how strong the relationship between the UK and The Netherlands was across the board, including on energy security, migration, growth and investment. Both countries had been long-standing friends and partners and […]
Minister for Armed Forces speech at the London Defence Conference

First of all, I’d just like to say thank you to the London Defence Conference, but also all of you individually. Saturday afternoon, and you’re all here showing an interest in taking part in defence and security, which is a huge, a huge effort, both professionally and personally, above and beyond the call. So thank […]
PM meeting with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman of Qatar: 10 April 2026

The Prime Minister met the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and his Excellency the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman in Doha this morning. Source link