Peter Mandelson calls past remarks about Trump ‘ill-judged and wrong’ Labour peer says president has won ‘fresh respect’ ahead of expected confirmation as ambassador to the US The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025
Russia would need 100 years to conquer Ukraine at current rate, says David Lammy The Foreign Secretary made the remarks as he updated MPs about the new 100-year partnership deal between the UK and Ukraine. Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025
Delay finalising Chagos Islands deal until after Trump inauguration, say Tories The UK wants to cede sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius but lease back the strategically important UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025
UK refuses to follow US lead declaring genocide in Sudan Foreign Office minister Anneliese Dodds said the UK Government’s position would be based on the International Criminal Court’s determination. Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025
Brexiteer meltdown as Starmer makes May’s chief EU negotiator Foreign Office chief mandarin Sir Oliver Robbins’ appointment is being seen as a signal of intent for Starmer’s plans to reset relations with the EU The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025
MP suggests Israeli ambassador should face expulsion amid war in Gaza John McDonnell called for isolation both economically and militarily for Israel. Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
Government should be ‘ashamed’ of policies on Gaza, former cabinet minister says Conservative MP Kit Malthouse suggested Foreign Office ministers should resign and said that policies are arguably underpinned by ‘inherent racism’. The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
Labour fail to say whether support for Israel is 'moral and legal' LABOUR have failed to say whether they believe their policy of continuing to arm the Israeli military will be defensible as “moral and legal” in… The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025
Foreign Office refused to give us details about Briton jailed in Saudi, family say Ahmed al-Doush has been held for more than four months without charge and has been given no reason for his arrest The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025
Labour minister says she doesn't know 'what genocidal attitude is' amid Israel debate A LABOUR minister has claimed that she does not know “what a genocidal attitude is” after being challenged on Israel ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2025
British contact with banned Syrian rebel group risks legitimising them – Tories Conservative shadow minister Wendy Morton told MPs British officials meeting with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) could help it solidify its position. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024
Could Syria return as a tourism destination? What to consider after years of devastation under Assad Exclusive: While Damascus airport is currently closed, daily flights connect the UK with Beirut, which is only 60 miles from the Syrian capital The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Tour operator to relaunch Syria trips ‘as soon as possible’ – despite Foreign Office warning Exclusive: ‘As soon as it becomes apparent that things are stable, I could run trips immediately’ says Dylan Harris of Lupine Travel The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Alaa Abd el-Fattah: mother on hunger strike takes protest to Westminster Laila Soueif to sit outside Foreign Office over Cairo’s extended detention of her British-Egyptian dissident son The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024 MPs call for tougher approach towards foreign governments holding UK citizens MP John McDonnell said the Foreign Office should change the travel advice for Egypt on its website
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024 Talk of ‘negotiations’ does not change Ukraine approach – minister Shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel had asked whether Sir Keir Starmer’s comments represented ‘a departure from the current approach’.
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024 UK calls on Iran and Russia to follow international law amid airstrikes in Syria Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer urged ‘all actors involved’ not to target civilians following recent airstrikes in Syria.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 Putin may have wanted Skripal dead over what he knew, UK officials believe Ex-spy had information about Russian president’s ‘embezzlement’ of profits from metals production, intelligence official says
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024 Russian veto on Sudan ceasefire leaves UK undeterred on peace efforts – minister Nearly 25 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, according to development minister Anneliese Dodds.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024 Foreign Office to accelerate East Kilbride exit as 'delay' claim backtracked THE Foreign Office will seek to accelerate its exit from a Scottish town.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 From Egypt to India, five jailed men who feel abandoned by Britain A media mogul, a computer programmer, a developer, a trade unionist, and a Sikh activist – the prisoners arbitrarily detained abroad
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Alicia Kearns: the one-nation Tory taking on the Foreign Office The former select committee chair is looking to change the way Britain deals with foreign hostage situations
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024 ‘It’s about political will’: is the Foreign Office failing Britons detained abroad? Relatives and campaigners hope Labour will usher in a step-change in the handling of hostage cases
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024 Christmas travellers to Italy will face airport strikes and a surge in petty crime, warns Foreign Office Exclusive: ‘Estimates are that 25 to 40 million people will come to Rome in one calendar year’
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 ‘Chummy’ UK-UAE links could stifle efforts to free detained Briton, warns family Ryan Cornelius has been detained in the United Arab Emirates since 2008.