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  • Anne-Marie Trevelyan – 2022 Statement on North Korea Missile Tests

    Anne-Marie Trevelyan – 2022 Statement on North Korea Missile Tests

    The statement made by Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the Minister of State at the Foreign Office, on 3 November 2022.

    The UK condemns the launch of an Intercontinental ballistic missile and two short range ballistic missiles by North Korea on 3 November, all in clear breach of UN Security Council Resolutions. This is deeply damaging for regional security and stability. We are also concerned about reports of a further launch today.

    The DPRK must abandon its illegal nuclear and ballistic weapons programme, return to dialogue, and prioritise the well-being of its people. Until then, UN sanctions must be fully enforced.

  • James Cleverly – 2022 Statement on the International Atomic Energy Agency Report

    James Cleverly – 2022 Statement on the International Atomic Energy Agency Report

    The statement made by James Cleverly, the Foreign Secretary, on 3 November 2022.

    Russia has a history of making false claims to provide cover for its own actions; the world can see through this attempt to use false allegations as a pretext for escalation. Russia needs to de-escalate, starting by ceasing its assault on Ukraine and withdrawing its forces.

    I welcome the transparent approach Ukraine has taken by inviting the IAEA to put Russia’s claims under independent scrutiny. Their findings show there is no evidence of undeclared nuclear activities by Ukraine.

    The UK remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s efforts to defend its territory for as long as it takes.

  • Anne-Marie Trevelyan – 2022 Statement on North Korea Missile Tests

    Anne-Marie Trevelyan – 2022 Statement on North Korea Missile Tests

    The statement made by Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the Foreign Office Minister, on 2 November 2022.

    The UK condemns North Korea’s launch of an unprecedented number of missiles on 2 November. We call on the regime to immediately stop all activity that violates UN Security Council Resolutions. This is the first time a ballistic missile has been fired so close to South Korean territorial waters and demonstrates North Korea’s reckless actions.

    The UK continues to work closely with our partners to urge North Korea to return to dialogue and take credible steps towards denuclearisation in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. We call on North Korea to prioritise the well-being of its people instead of the unlawful pursuit of nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.

  • James Cleverly – 2022 Comments on Meeting with Prime Minister of Kosovo

    James Cleverly – 2022 Comments on Meeting with Prime Minister of Kosovo

    The comments made by James Cleverly, the Foreign Secretary, on Twitter on 31 October 2022.

    Today I met the Prime Minister of Kosovo, @albinkurti ahead of the Berlin Process Summit. We discussed the Kosovo-Serbia relationship and the need for courage and compromise to benefit people in both countries. UK-Kosovo relations are strong and long-standing

  • Jeremy Corbyn – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    Jeremy Corbyn – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    The comments made by Jeremy Corbyn, the Independent MP for Islington North, on Twitter on 30 October 2022.

    Congratulations to @LulaOficial on winning Brazil’s historic election.

    This is a victory for social justice, Indigenous rights and the future of humanity.

    The global struggle for equality, democracy and peace goes on. Lula’s triumph proves that, together, we can win.

  • Ursula von der Leyen – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    Ursula von der Leyen – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    The comments made by Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, on 31 October 2022.

    Congratulations, @LulaOficial , on your election as President of Brazil. I look forward to working with you to address pressing global challenges, from food security to trade and climate change.

  • Adrian Ramsay – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    Adrian Ramsay – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    The comments made by Adrian Ramsay, the Joint Leader of the Green Party, on Twitter on 31 October 2022.

    Huge congratulations to @LulaOficial on his election as President of Brazil. His victory marks a real sense of hope for the people of Brazil and for protecting the Amazon.

  • Keir Starmer – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    Keir Starmer – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Leader of the Opposition, on 31 October 2022.

    Congratulations to @LulaOficial on the great news of his election as President of Brazil. This win must also be the start of a new era of global cooperation and action in the fight against climate change.

  • Rishi Sunak – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    Rishi Sunak – 2022 Comments on Lula Winning Brazilian Election

    The comments made by Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, on 31 October 2022.

    Congratulations to @LulaOficial on his victory in Brazil’s election. I look forward to working together on the issues that matter to the UK and Brazil, from growing the global economy to protecting the planet’s natural resources and promoting democratic values.

  • Suella Braverman – 2022 Comments on the British Empire

    Suella Braverman – 2022 Comments on the British Empire

    The comments made by Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, in conversation with Christopher Hope on 4 October 2022.

    CHRISTOPHER HOPE

    [Asked how Braverman felt about stopping other people arriving her given her own heritage as her parents were from Mauritius and Kenya]

    SUELLA BRAVERMAN

    I have no qualms about that. Absolutely. Again, this is a kind of a common argument trotted out by the left that, you know, because of the colour of my skin and my heritage I have to think a certain way and I can’t declare certain truths.

    CHRISTOPHER HOPE

    [Asked if she annoyed the left]

    SUELLA BRAVERMAN

    I hope I annoy them, that would be my delight if I was annoying the left. But no, I disagree with that. My parents came here through safe and legal routes. My mother was recruited by the NHS and my dad came here because he was effectively kicked out of Kenya in the 1960s, but they came here legitimately. That was the policy of the government, they came here, they integrated, they loved this country from afar as children of empire. They don’t, by the way, have any qualms about extolling the virtues of the British Empire. It was the British Empire that brought infrastructure, the legal system, the civil service, the military to countries like Mauritius and Kenya. My parents are so proud. On my Mum’s side, I think it’s her great uncle and auntie, fought with the allies in World War Two and were so proud of that. So I think, you know, children of empire, there’s obviously a mixed picture and obviously there are bad things about empire.

    CHRISTOPHER HOPE

    [Mentioned that history was complex]

    SUELLA BRAVERMAN

    History is complex and nuanced, and I’m not going to apologise for empire. I’m not going to apologise for our past history.

    CHRISTOPHER HOPE

    [Asked if we should be proud of empire]

    SUELLA BRAVERMAN

    I am proud of the British Empire, yes.