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  • PRESS RELEASE : Rishi Sunak call with President Biden [25 October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Rishi Sunak call with President Biden [25 October 2022]

    The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 25 October 2022.

    The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Joe Biden, this evening.

    President Biden congratulated the Prime Minister on his appointment and the leaders looked forward to working closely together. President Biden said that the UK remains America’s closest ally, and the Prime Minister agreed on the huge strength of the relationship.

    The leaders discussed the extent of UK-US cooperation, both bilaterally and in regions such as the Indo-Pacific where the AUKUS pact forms part of our efforts to enhance stability and counter China’s malign influence.

    They reflected on the leading role our countries are playing in supporting the people of Ukraine and ensuring Putin fails in this war.

    The Prime Minister and President Biden also agreed on the need to ensure the people of Northern Ireland have security and prosperity through preserving the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.

    The leaders looked forward to meeting in person at the upcoming G20 Summit in Indonesia.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Rishi Sunak call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine [25 October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Rishi Sunak call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine [25 October 2022]

    The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 25 October 2022.

    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this evening to underline the United Kingdom’s steadfast support for Ukraine.

    The Prime Minister said the United Kingdom’s support for Ukraine would be as strong as ever under his premiership, and President Zelenskyy could count on his Government to stand in continued solidarity.

    The Prime Minister also noted the importance of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s work in Ukraine to ensure nuclear safety and provide transparency around any disinformation.

    Both leaders agreed on the need to continue to place pressure on Putin’s barbaric regime through continued economic sanctions.

    President Zelenskyy congratulated the Prime Minister on his appointment and wished him a happy Diwali. The Prime Minister thanked him and said he hoped they would see each other in person soon.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Ministerial Appointments- [25 October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Ministerial Appointments- [25 October 2022]

    The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 25 October 2022.

    The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments:

    • Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP as Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service, and Minister for the Union
    • Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP re-appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer
    • Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP as Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor, and Secretary of State for Justice
    • Rt Hon Simon Hart MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
    • Rt Hon James Cleverly MP re-appointed as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
    • Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP re-appointed as Secretary of State for Defence
    • Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP as Minister without Portfolio
    • Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
    • Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP as Secretary of State for the Home Department
    • Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
    • Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP re-appointed as Lord President of the Council, and Leader of the House of Commons
    • Gillian Keegan MP as Secretary of State for Education
    • Rt Hon Mel Stride MP as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
    • Rt Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey MP as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
    • Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
    • Rt Hon Michael Gove MP as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations
    • Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP re-appointed as Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade. She also becomes Minister for Women and Equalities
    • Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP re-appointed as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
    • Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP re-appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
    • Rt Hon Alister Jack MP re-appointed as Secretary of State for Scotland
    • David TC Davies MP as Secretary of State for Wales
    • Rt Hon Lord True CBE reappointed as Lord Privy Seal, and Leader of the House of Lords
    • Victoria Prentis MP as Attorney General
    • Jeremy Quin MP as Paymaster General, and Minister for the Cabinet Office. He will attend Cabinet.
    • Rt Hon Mark Harper MP as Secretary of State for Transport
    • John Glen MP as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He will attend Cabinet.
    • Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP as a Minister of State (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) in the Cabinet Office. He will attend Cabinet.
    • Rt Hon Tom Tugendhat MBE MP re-appointed as a Minister of State (Minister for Security) in the Home Office. He attends Cabinet.
    • Rt Hon Sir Gavin Williamson CBE MP as a Minister of State (Minister without Portfolio) in the Cabinet Office. He will attend Cabinet.
    • Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP as a Minister of State (Minister for Immigration) in the Home Office. He will attend Cabinet.
    • Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP as a Minister of State (Minister for Development) in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. He will attend Cabinet.
  • PRESS RELEASE : Appointment of Bishop of Newcastle [20 October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Appointment of Bishop of Newcastle [20 October 2022]

    The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 20 October 2022.

    Her Late Majesty The Queen approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Suffragan Bishop of Ripon, for election as Bishop of Newcastle, in succession to The Right Reverend Christine Hardman following her retirement.

    Background

    Helen-Ann Hartley was educated at the University of St. Andrews and Worcester College, Oxford. She trained for ministry on the St Albans & Oxford Ministry Course and was ordained Priest in 2006. She served her title at St Mary the Virgin, Wheatley, in the Diocese of Oxford, and was appointed Curate at St Mary the Virgin and St Nicholas, Littlemore, in 2007. During this time she was also Director of Biblical Studies and Tutor in New Testament at Ripon College, Cuddesdon.

    In 2012, Helen-Ann moved to New Zealand where she was Dean for the New Zealand Dioceses at the College of St John the Evangelist, Auckland, and in 2014 she was consecrated Bishop of Waikato, Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

    Helen-Ann returned to the UK in 2018 when she was appointed to her current role as Suffragan Bishop of Ripon in the Diocese of Leeds.

  • PRESS RELEASE : New Ministerial Appointment as Home Secretary [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : New Ministerial Appointment as Home Secretary [October 2022]

    The press release issued by Downing Street on 19 October 2022.

    The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment.

    • Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP as Secretary of State for the Home Department
  • PRESS RELEASE : PM Liz Truss call with President Macron of France [18 October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : PM Liz Truss call with President Macron of France [18 October 2022]

    The press release issued by Downing Street on 19 October 2022.

    The Prime Minister spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron this afternoon.

    The leaders discussed their deep concern at Russia’s recent barbaric attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine.

    They agreed the UK and France will continue to work closely together with allies to support Ukraine and coordinate our response to Russian aggression.

    The Prime Minister and President Macron also welcomed the recent opportunity to meet in person at the leaders’ summit in Prague, and looked forward to continuing to deepen bilateral cooperation.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Investigatory powers Commissioner reappointment of Sir Brian Leveson [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Investigatory powers Commissioner reappointment of Sir Brian Leveson [October 2022]

    The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 19 October 2022.

    The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Sir Brian Leveson as the Investigatory Powers Commissioner (IPC) for a second three-year term, with effect from 21st October 2022.

    Background

    Sir Brian was appointed as the second IPC in October 2019, succeeding Sir Adrian Fulford. Before retiring as a senior judge in 2019, he was President of the Queen’s Bench Division and Head of Criminal Justice.

    The IPC is responsible for the independent oversight of the use of investigatory powers, ensuring they are used in accordance with the law and in the public interest. He is supported by a number of Judicial Commissioners, the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) and the Office for Communications Data Authorisations (OCDA).

  • PRESS RELEASE : Appointment of Bishop of Liverpool [18 October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Appointment of Bishop of Liverpool [18 October 2022]

    The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 18 October 2022.

    Her Late Majesty The Queen approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath, Area Bishop of Bradwell, for election as Bishop of Liverpool, in succession to The Right Reverend Paul Bayes following his retirement.

    Background

    John hails from the ancient Syrian Christian community in Kerala, India, and trained for ministry at Union Biblical Seminary, Pune. He worked as a youth worker for university students and as a theological educator before his ordination in the Diocese of Calcutta, Church of North India.

    He was Curate at St John’s Church, Calcutta, from 1994 and was appointed Vicar at St James’ Church in 1995. John then served as Vicar of St Thomas’ Church in 2000, as well as Chaplain at St Thomas’ Secondary School.

    In 2002, John moved to the UK and was appointed Associate Rector at St George’s Church, Beckenham, in the Diocese of Rochester. He then served as Team Vicar of Northfleet and Rosherville in addition to Diocesan Advisor for Thames Gateway Regeneration. In 2008, he was appointed Vicar at All Saints Perry Street and served also as Diocesan Urban Officer.

    John was appointed Archdeacon of Barking in 2013, in the Diocese of Chelmsford, and took up his current role as Area Bishop of Bradwell in 2018. He chairs the Churches Refugee Network for Britain and Ireland and is the Church of England’s lead bishop for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Political Honours conferred [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Political Honours conferred [October 2022]

    The press release issued by Downing Street on 14 October 2022.

    The King has been pleased to approve that the honour of Knighthood be conferred upon John Whittingdale OBE MP and James (Jake) Berry MP and that the honour of Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George be conferred upon James Duddridge MP.

    The Prime Minister has recommended these honours to the King, further to advice from the former Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP.

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    Rt Hon James Jacob BERRY MP

    Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen; Minister without Portfolio and Chairman of the Conservative Party; former Minister of State for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth. For political and public service to the North of England.

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    Rt Hon John WHITTINGDALE OBE MP

    Member of Parliament for Maldon, former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. For political and public service.

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    James DUDDRIDGE MP

    Member for Rochford and Southend East; Minister of State for International Trade; former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Africa, for DEXEU, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury, and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister. For political and public service.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Political Peerages 2022 [October 2022]

    PRESS RELEASE : Political Peerages 2022 [October 2022]

    The press release issued by Downing Street on 14 October 2022.

    The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned:

    Nominations from the former Leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party

    1. Angie Bray – Formerly Member of Parliament for Ealing Central and Acton, and leader of the Conservative Group in the London Assembly.
    2. Graham Evans – Formerly Member of Parliament for Weaver Vale.
    3. Sir Michael Hintze – Businessman, founder of the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation; Trustee of the National Gallery.
    4. Stewart Jackson – Formerly Member of Parliament for Peterborough, and Special Adviser at the Department for Exiting the European Union.
    5. Kate Lampard CBE – Chair of GambleAware; Lead Non-Executive Director of the Department for Health and Social Care.
    6. Dr Sheila Lawlor – Founder and Director of Research at Politeia.
    7. Dr Ruth Lea CBE – Economist, former civil servant and think tank director.
    8. Dr Dambisa Moyo – economist and author; formerly Commissioner for the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
    9. Teresa O’Neill OBE – Leader of the Council in the London Borough of Bexley; Vice Chair on London Councils; Deputy Chair of the Local Government Association.
    10. Professor Andrew Roberts – historian and journalist; Founder-President of the Cliveden Literary Festival.
    11. Dr Cleveland Anthony Sewell CBE – formerly Chair of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities; Chair of Generating Genius.
    12. Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames – formerly Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex, and Minister of State for the Armed Forces.
    13. Sir Hugo Swire – formerly Member of Parliament for East Devon, and Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

    Nominations from the Leader of the Labour Party

    1. Sonny Leong CBE – Co-Founder and Co-Chair of SME4Labour.
    2. Frances O’Grady – General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress of the UK.
    3. David Prentis – President of Public Services International and formerly Secretary General of Unison.
    4. Kuldip Singh Sahota – Labour Councillor for Malinslee & Dawley Bank.
    5. Ruth Smeeth – Formerly Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent North.
    6. Sharon Taylor OBE – Labour Leader of Stevenage Borough Council.
    7. Dr Fiona Twycross – Deputy Mayor of London for Fire and Resilience.
    8. Thomas Watson – formerly Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

    Nominations from the Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party

    1. Peter Weir – formerly Minister for Education in the Northern Ireland Executive.

    Nominations for non-affiliated Peerages

    1. Dame Arlene Foster – formerly First Minister of Northern Ireland.
    2. Professor Guglielmo Verdirame QC – barrister and Professor of International Law at King’s College London.

    Nominations for Crossbench Peerages

    1. Sir Peter Hendy – Chair of Network Rail.
    2. Air Chief Marshall Sir Stuart Peach – Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the Western Balkans and formerly Chief of Defence Staff.

    The Prime Minister recommended this list to the King, further to advice from the former Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP.