1 MARCH 1923
William Edwin Pease won the Darlington by-election for the Conservative Party, securing 14,684 votes, with the Labour candidate Will Sherwood securing 11,271 votes. The previous MP, Herbert Pease, was the cousin of William and the by-election had been caused as he had been elevated to the Peerage.
The Criminal Justice Bill was read for a second time in the House of Lords.
The Dangerous Drugs and Poisons Amendment Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons.
![PRESS RELEASE : UK Promotes Great Presence for World Pride [February 2023]](https://www.ukpol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fco.png)
The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 27 February 2023.
Showcasing and supporting LGBTQIA+ communities is the focus of the UK Government Sydney’s WorldPride activity.
Showcasing and supporting LGBTQIA+ communities is the focus of the UK Government Sydney’s WorldPride activity.
This is the largest scale participation of the UK Government in Mardi Gras and will mark the global launch of its new GREAT Love campaign, LGBTQIA+ storytellers – using an object symbolising a pivotal time in their lives – will share the moment they realised their sexuality or gender identity was a superpower to be celebrated. The storytellers include boxer and two-time Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams OBE, world-leading human rights barrister Dr S Chelvan and Drag Queen royalty Vanity Milan and Elektra Fence. Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts and her partner Kate Holderness will share their stories as will the first gay owner of Attitude since the publication was founded almost 30 years ago, Darren Styles OBE – just to name a few.
GREAT Love shines a light on the breadth of the LGBTQIA+ community, demonstrating its acceptance and inclusion across the UK. A rainbow union flag wrapped British taxi will feature a heart to symbolise open heartedness. The vibrant UK community will be incorporated into the design and the participants’ costumes and placards will read: “GREAT Love Is For Everyone”.
British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell, the UK’s LGBTQIA+ envoy Lord Herbert and British Consul-General and Deputy Trade Commissioner Louise Cantillon will lead a 50+ strong group of participants from the UKinAustralia at the Mardi Gras Parade.
Vicki Treadell, British High Commissioner to Australia, said:
I’m delighted to be able to join the Mardi Gras Parade, alongside representatives from across our UK in Australia network and our iconic London taxi cabs.
Supporting WorldPride and the Mardi Gras Parade allows us to use our platform to showcase the LGBT+ community and highlight that truly, GREAT Love Is For Everyone”.
The UK’s Special Envoy on LGBT Rights Lord Nick Herbert of South Downs is visiting Sydney for a week of activity linked to WorldPride. In addition to taking part in Mardi Gras he is also speaking at both the WorldPride Human Rights Conference and the Resourcing LGBTIQ Movements for Change in Asia and the Pacific Conference. He will attend the launch of the HIV Prevention Handbook by the Global Equality Caucus and take part in a range of UK Government hosted events for business, civil society and stakeholders.
Lord Herbert said:
It’s fantastic to be in Sydney for WorldPride and to join the famous Mardi Gras.
I’m proud to be representing a country with a great record on LGBT+ rights. The UK will continue to work with our partners worldwide to champion equality for all.
An event celebrating the steps taken by businesses to be LGBTQIA+ inclusive is being held in partnership with Cunard. Members of the business community will gather on board the Queen Victoria for a British afternoon tea and networking event with special guests Lord Herbert and British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell.
Louise Cantillon, Deputy Trade Commissioner and British Consul General NSW, said:
Sydney’s support of WorldPride has been phenomenal and I cannot think of a better place to launch the global GREAT Love Is For Everyone Campaign.
Supporting LGBT+ communities is everyone’s business, and it’s great that Government is able to spotlight businesses and individuals who are actively working to be inclusive and build diversity into their workplaces.
The British Council is supporting the Australian premiere of acclaimed dance work The Dan Daw Show, presented by the Seymour Centre in association with Sydney WorldPride. In the weeks surrounding Sydney WorldPride, the British Council is supporting four other live productions, workshops and exhibits by LBQTQIA+ artists in Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. In addition the British Council and the BFI are hosting Five Films for Freedom, a global, short film festival in support of LGBTQIA+ rights.
Amplifying the GREAT campaign messages of Britain as an inclusive, welcoming nation, VisitBritain, the UK’s national tourist agency, is set to launch a new destination campaign inspiring Australian LGBTQIA+ visitors to ‘Come See Things Differently’ in 2023. The campaign will promote the warmth of the British spirit, highlighting Britain as a dynamic destination, compelling travellers to visit today, not one day, with the message that WorldPride is just the start of the party this year.
Five Films for Freedom: https://film.britishcouncil.org/about/work/fivefilmsforfreedom
![PRESS RELEASE : £15 million funding boost to strengthen supply of critical minerals [February 2023]](https://www.ukpol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/deptbusinesstrade.png)
The press release issued by the Department of Business and Trade on 27 February 2023.
Tonnes of rare earth elements – essential for technology such as electric vehicles and wind turbines – could be recycled in future thanks to £15 million of government funding for cutting edge research.
Tonnes of rare earth elements – essential for technology such as electric vehicles, wind turbines and smart phones – could be recycled in future thanks to £15 million of government funding for cutting edge research to strengthen supply of critical materials.
Rare earth elements are a family of critical minerals used in products ranging from electric vehicle motors to washing machines. They are vital to the economy, as they are used to create vital components in products ranging from laptops to aircraft. But supply chains are complex and markets are volatile, with most critical minerals sourced from just a handful of countries. This leaves UK jobs and industries vulnerable to market shocks and geopolitical events, which is why the government is working to help UK firms establish resilient and sustainable access to critical minerals.
The £15 million funding will launch the CLIMATES programme, delivered by Innovate UK, to develop work on rare earths by researchers and businesses across the country. This will support innovations in the recycling of rare earth elements, as well as research and development, engagement with international partners and activities to identify and support future skills needs. The programme will also look to unlock further private investment in projects to develop resilient supply chains for these important resources.
Nusrat Ghani, Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, said:
Rare earth elements underpin so much of what makes everyday life and work possible, from the cars we drive to the phones we use. It is essential that, in a rapidly changing world, we do all we can to ensure resilient supplies of these and other critical minerals.
The impact of Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine on energy prices has been a timely reminder of how important supply chains are for all parts of our economy. That’s why we are laser-focused on securing robust supply chains, for the growing, green industries that will deliver jobs and prosperity across the UK in the decades to come.
Mike Biddle, Executive Director for Net Zero at Innovate UK said:
Now is the time to build UK capability and a sustainable supply of rare earth elements, working with international partners. The rising costs of energy has demonstrated the importance of resilient global supply chains. Our CLIMATES programme will work with businesses, investors, and industry bodies to deliver a series of activities, from funding competitions to networking events and workshops, all designed to drive growth in the sector and build resilient supply chains to help us strengthen our economy and meet our environmental targets.
Will Drury, Challenge Director, Driving the Electric Revolution, Innovate UK said:
For the UK to deliver on its net zero ambitions we must have access to critical minerals and materials. This intervention by Innovate UK in support of the UK government’s strategy provides a thrilling proposition for UK businesses and innovators to build on our research excellence. Our aim is to create an exciting investment proposition that enables growth in this vital area.
It is because of these global challenges that the government will refresh the delivery approach of the UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy, which will be published later in 2023. To deliver on the Strategy’s commitment to collaborate internationally, we have continued to engage bilaterally and across a range of multilateral forums, notably the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the G7 and the G20.
Production of critical minerals of all kinds is expected to rise sharply – some as much as 500% by 2040. The government is working to ensure the UK secures a strong foothold in this growing market by supporting key investment in related industries.
In July 2022 Pensana launched the UK’s first-ever magnet materials refinery in East Yorkshire, a £145 million facility that will secure hundreds of jobs and form an important part of the UK’s electric vehicle supply chain. In November 2022 Green Lithium announced they would build the first large-scale lithium refinery anywhere outside of Asia, in Teeside. Both investments are supported by the government’s Automotive Transformation Fund.
The government is also harnessing the UK’s unparalleled expertise around critical minerals data, through work with the British Geological Survey. They are delivering the work of the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC), set up to improve the resilience of critical mineral supply chains by providing policymakers with up-to-date data and analysis on supply, demand, and market dynamics.
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