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The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 27 October 2022.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this evening, committing to continue the strong partnership between our two countries.

The leaders welcomed the close alignment between the UK and Canada’s values and priorities, noting the important role of free market democracies in promoting global economic growth and stability.

They discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and agreed to continue working together to provide unequivocal support for Ukraine and ensure Vladimir Putin’s actions do not go unpunished or undeterred.

The Prime Minister also welcomed Canada’s support for the UK’s accession to the CPTPP Pacific trade bloc, and the leaders committed to deepen collaboration in trade and energy security.

They looked forward to working closely together through the G7 and bilaterally, and to meeting at the G20 in Indonesia next month.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 27 October 2022.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, this afternoon.

The pair reflected on their strong relationship as finance ministers and said they hoped to build on that friendship as leaders.

Discussing Russia’s abhorrent attacks in Ukraine, the Prime Minister and the Chancellor agreed on the need to continue supporting Ukraine and maintaining pressure on Putin through robust sanctions.

The leaders also discussed their desire to build on the close collaboration between the UK and European Union on shared challenges, including Russia and global energy security.

Both said they looked forward to seeing each other in Indonesia next month.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 27 October 2022.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 26 October 2022.

The Prime Minister spoke to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this evening.

The leaders stressed the importance they both place on the relationship between the UK and EU, and on working together as friends and allies.

The Prime Minister pointed to the united response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, particularly on the implementation of unprecedented sanctions, as an example of the value of UK-EU cooperation.

The Prime Minister and President von der Leyen agreed that the UK and EU have much in common, not least the challenges we are facing in areas like the economy and climate change. They resolved to work closely together to tackle those challenges.

On the Northern Ireland Protocol, the Prime Minister restated his preference for exploring a negotiated solution to the current issues.

The Prime Minister and President von der Leyen looked forward to meeting in person soon.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 26 October 2022.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Taoiseach Micheál Martin this evening.

The leaders agreed on the vital importance of a strong relationship between the UK and Ireland and expressed their determination to build on that friendship in the coming months.

The Prime Minister welcomed Ireland’s ongoing support for Ukraine, and the leaders agreed on the importance of continued international unity in the face of Putin’s aggression.

Discussing the Northern Ireland Protocol, the Prime Minister set out that his preference remained a negotiated outcome and hoped all parties would approach the current challenges with pragmatism and goodwill.

The leaders agreed on the urgent need for a functioning executive in Northern Ireland.

Both undertook to continue discussions in the coming weeks and months.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 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.

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.

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 20 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