The statement made by David Rutley, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development, in the House of Commons on 8 November 2022.
There are no plans to move the UK embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv. Israel is a close friend and a key strategic partner, built on decades of co-operation. We will continue to strengthen our relationship with Israel through our embassy in Tel Aviv.
The question asked by Florence Eshalomi, the Labour MP for Vauxhall, in the House of Commons on 8 November 2022.
The question asked by David Lammy, the Labour MP for Tottenham, in the House of Commons on 8 November 2022.
The question asked by Alexander Stafford, the Conservative MP for Rother Valley, in the House of Commons on 8 November 2022.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the British national overseas visa scheme on diplomatic relations with China. (902107)
The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Anne-Marie Trevelyan)
We warmly welcome all those who have taken up the BNO visa route. This route is about our relationship with Hong Kong and its people. The BNO visa scheme was introduced in response to China’s breaches of the Sino-British joint declaration, including its imposition of the national security law, which has been used to undermine rights and freedoms in Hong Kong.
Alexander Stafford
I deeply commend the Government on implementing the impressive, tailor-made British national overseas visa and standing up for the Hongkongers in the face of growing repression from Beijing. British nationals overseas are Britons, and it is important that we defend them at home and abroad. In the light of the recent assault on a Hongkonger inside the Chinese consulate in Manchester and the increasing harassment of Hongkongers by the Chinese state all over the world, will my right hon. Friend commit to protecting the British Hongkongers?
Anne-Marie Trevelyan
We are steadfast in our support of the Hong Kong BNO community. Those who choose to live their lives in the UK should enjoy the same freedoms that are afforded to any nationality. As British nationals, BNO passport holders are entitled to consulate assistance from our diplomatic posts overseas.
The question asked by Lyn Brown, the Labour MP for West Ham, in the House of Commons on 8 November 2022.
The question asked by Tam Dhesi, the Labour MP for Slough, in the House of Commons on 8 November 2022.
The question asked by Alyn Smith, the SNP MP for Stirling, in the House of Commons on 8 November 2022.
The comments made by Claire Coutinho, the Conservative MP East Surrey, on 8 November 2022.
I spent a good chunk of my career looking at how we help families and give children the best possible start in life. Education is the closest thing we have to a silver bullet for success, so I’m very excited to share that I’m now Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing.
The statement made by Hertfordshire Police on 8 November 2022 after the arrest of a journalist.
As always, our priority remains to ensure public safety – we have a responsibility for the health and safety of all those involved and everyone at the scene, including emergency services, members of the public, members of the press and the protestors themselves.
These operations are very fluid and fast moving, with the potential to cause widespread and sustained disruption, that not only affects Hertfordshire’s stretch of the M25 but also the wider road networks.
Our officers have been instructed to act as quickly as they can, using their professional judgement, to clear any possible protestors in order to get roads up and running and to prevent anyone from coming to harm.
Seven people were arrested yesterday. Of these seven, two were subsequently charged and two were released on police bail with conditions. Three of them were released with no further action following extensive enquiries.
Though as a matter of course we do not comment on the circumstances surrounding individual arrests, these circumstances did give us grounds to hold them in custody for questioning in order to verify their credentials and progress our investigation.
The comments made by Nigel Farage, the former UKIP leader, on Twitter on 9 November 2022.
Tonight is a disappointment for the Republican Party. The polls were wrong and the red wave is a ripple. Massive early voting has changed American politics.