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Foreign and Commonwealth Office – 2020 Press Release on Updated Travel Advice for Iran

Below is a press release issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 10/01/2020.

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement about the Foreign & Commonwealth Office updates to travel advice for Iran.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

“Given the body of information that UIA Flight 752 was shot down by an Iranian Surface to Air Missile, and the heightened tensions, we are now advising British nationals not to travel to Iran. We also recommend against taking a flight to, from and within Iran.

We urgently need a full and transparent investigation to establish what caused the crash.

Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, including the four British nationals who lost their lives.”

January 13, 2020
Foreign and Commonwealth Office – 2020 Press Release on Taiwan Elections

Below is a press release issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 11/01/2020.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab offers congratulations to Dr Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

“The presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan today are testament to Taiwan’s vibrant democracy. I offer warm congratulations to the people of Taiwan on the smooth conduct of those elections and to Dr Tsai Ing-wen and her party on her re-election. I hope that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will renew dialogue to resolve differences and build constructive relations across the Strait.”

January 13, 2020
Foreign and Commonwealth Office – 2020 Press Release on Arrest of Ambassador to Iran

Below is a press release issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 11/01/2020.

The British Ambassador to Iran was briefly detained by Iranian authorities on 11 January.

Following the brief detention of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:

“The arrest of our Ambassador in Tehran without grounds or explanation is a flagrant violation of international law. The Iranian government is at a cross-roads moment. It can continue its march towards pariah status with all the political and economic isolation that entails, or take steps to deescalate tensions and engage in a diplomatic path forwards.”

January 13, 2020
CONSTITUENCY RESULT : Isle of Wight

2019 GENERAL ELECTION

CONSERVATIVE HOLD

Bob Seely (Conservative Party) 41,815 56.2% +4.9%
Richard Quigley (Labour Party) 18,078 24.3% +1.3%
Vix Lowthion (Green Party) 11,338 15.2% –2.1%
Carl Feeney (Independent Network) 1,542 2.1% N/A
Karl Love (Independent) 874 1.2% N/A
Daryll Pitcher (Independent) 795 1.1% N/A

MAJORITY: 17,044 30.2% -2.4%

2017 GENERAL ELECTION

CONSERVATIVE HOLD

Bob Seely (Conservative Party) 38,190 51.3% +10.6%
Julian Critchley (Labour Party) 17,121 23.0% +10.2%
Vix Lowthion (Green Party) 12,915 17.3% +4.0%
Nicholas Belfitt (Liberal Democrats) 2,740 3.7 -3.8%
Daryll Pitcher (UKIP) 1,921 2.6% -18.6%
Julie Jones-Evans (Independent) 1,592 2.1% New

MAJORITY: 21,069 28.3% +8.8%

January 12, 2020
CONSTITUENCY RESULT : Hove

2019 GENERAL ELECTION

LABOUR HOLD

Peter Kyle (Labour Party) 32,876 58.3% −5.8%
Robert Nemeth (Conservative Party) 15,832 28.1% −3.5%
Beatrice Bass (Liberal Democrats) 3,731 6.6% +4.3%
Oliver Sykes (Green Party) 2,496 4.4% +2.7%
Angela Hancock (Brexit Party) 1,111 2.0% N/A
Dame Dixon (Monster Raving Loony Party) 195 0.3% N/A
Charlotte Sabel (Independent) 150 0.3% −0.0%

MAJORITY: 17,044 30.2% -2.4%

2017 GENERAL ELECTION

LABOUR HOLD

Peter Kyle (Labour Party) 36,942 64.1% +21.8%
Kristy Adams (Conservative Party) 18,185 31.6% −8.3%
Carrie Hynds (Liberal Democrats) 1,311 2.3% −1.3%
Phelim MacCafferty (Green Party) 971 1.7% −5.1%
Charley Sabel (Independent) 187 0.3% N/A

MAJORITY: 18,757 32.6% +30.2%

January 12, 2020
CONSTITUENCY RESULT : Henley

2019 GENERAL ELECTION

CONSERVATIVE HOLD

John Howell (Conservative Party) 32,189 54.8% –4.3%
Laura Coyle (Liberal Democrats) 18,136 30.9% +16.0%
Zaid Marham (Labour Party) 5,698 9.7% –10.4%
Jo Robb (Green Party) 2,736 4.7% +1.4%

MAJORITY: 14,053 23.9% -15.9%

2017 GENERAL ELECTION

CONSERVATIVE HOLD

John Howell (Conservative Party) 33,749 59.1% +0.6%
Oliver Kavanagh (Labour Party) 11,455 20.1% +7.6%
Laura Coyle (Laura Coyle) 8,485 14.9% +3.7%
Robin Bennett (Green Party) 1,864 3.3% –3.6%
Tim Scott (UKIP) 1,154 2.0% –8.9%
Patrick Gray (The Radical Party) 392 0.7% N/A

MAJORITY: 22,294 39.0% -7.0%

January 12, 2020
CONSTITUENCY RESULT : Hexham

2019 GENERAL ELECTION

CONSERVATIVE HOLD

Guy Opperman (Conservative Party) 25,152 54.5% +0.4%
Penny Greenan (Labour Party) 14,603 31.6% -2.5%
Stephen Howse (Liberal Democrats) 4,672 10.1% +3.0%
Nick Morphet (Green Party) 1,723 3.7% +1.0%

MAJORITY: 10,549 22.9% +2.9%

2017 GENERAL ELECTION

CONSERVATIVE HOLD

Guy Opperman (Conservative Party) 24,996 54.1% +1.4%
Stephen Powers (Labour Party) 15,760 34.1% +9.2%
Fiona Hall (Liberal Democrats) 3,285 7.1% +0.3%
Wesley Foot (Green Party) 1,253 2.7% -2.9%
Francis Miles (UKIP) 930 2.0% -7.9%

MAJORITY: 9,236 20.0% -7.8%

January 12, 2020
CONSTITUENCY RESULT : Hammersmith

2019 GENERAL ELECTION

LABOUR HOLD

Andy Slaughter (Labour Party) 30,074 57.9% -6.0%
Xingang Wang (Conservative Party) 12,227 23.5% -4.7%
Jessie Venegas (Liberal Democrats) 6,947 13.4% +8.0%
Alex Horn (Green Party) 1,744 3.4% +1.9%
James Keyse (Brexit Party) 974 1.9% N/A

MAJORITY: 17,847 34.4% -1.3%

2017 GENERAL ELECTION

LABOUR HOLD

Andy Slaughter (Labour Party) 33,375 63.9% +13.9%
Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative Party) 14,724 28.2% -8.2%
Joyce Onstad (Liberal Democrats) 2,802 5.4% +0.7%
Alex Horn (Green Party) 800 1.5% -2.9%
Jack Bovill (UKIP) 507 1.0% -3.4%
Jagdeosingh Hauzaree (Independent) 44 0.1% N/A

MAJORITY: 18,651 35.7% +22.1%

January 12, 2020
Boris Johnson – 2020 Statement on the Death of the Sultan of Oman

Below is the text of the statement made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 11 January 2020.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, Sultan of Oman.

He was an exceptionally wise and respected leader who will be missed enormously. He will be remembered for his devotion to the development of Oman into a stable and prosperous nation, and as the father of the nation who sought to improve the lives of the Omani people.

I had the pleasure of meeting His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and was struck by his commitment to peace and understanding between nations and between faiths. He leaves a profound legacy, not only in Oman but across the region too.

The UK is a proud friend and enduring partner of Oman, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Omani people.

January 11, 2020
Boris Johnson – 2020 Statement on Iran Plane Crash

Below is the text of the statement made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 11 January 2020.

Iran’s admission that Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down by mistake by its own armed forces is an important first step.

This will be an incredibly difficult time for all those families who lost loved ones in such tragic circumstances. We will do everything we can to support the families of the four British victims and ensure they get the answers and closure they deserve.

We now need a comprehensive, transparent and independent international investigation and the repatriation of those who died. The UK will work closely with Canada, Ukraine and our other international partners affected by this accident to ensure this happens.

This tragic accident only reinforces the importance of de-escalating tensions in the region. We can all see very clearly that further conflict will only lead to more loss and tragedy. It is vital that all leaders now pursue a diplomatic way forward.

January 11, 2020