FCDO Head of News and Press Secretary to Foreign Secretary. Formerly BBC and ITN.

Joined January 2009
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I am grateful to the United Kingdom and Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer for another decision in support of Ukraine. UK Export Finance will allocate £210 million for the supply of enriched uranium to support Ukraine’s nuclear energy sector, which is the main source of power supply for our people and our economy. The UK is also introducing a new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet and the financial networks the Russian Federation uses to circumvent sanctions. The new British restrictions are being applied for the first time against tankers carrying sanctioned liquefied natural gas, the proceeds from the sale of which Russia is using to finance its war. This is a necessary step, and just as with oil tankers, it is important that there ultimately be the ability not only to stop these shadow fleet vessels, but also to seize them. Thank you!
Russia’s attacks on Kyiv’s Pershka Lavra are deplorable. Attacks like this are why I have announced sanctions to target the vessels, the money and the actors propping up Russia’s war economy, and in turn, threatening European security. We will increase the pressure on Putin and his circle of collaborators until Russia’s war machine is brought to a halt and peace returns to our continent.
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RT @YvetteCooperMP: Ten years since our dear friend Jo Cox was taken from us, we miss her more than ever, but we remember what she stood fo…
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🇫🇷 Seixas aims for glory at the 🇫🇷 Dauphiné 🏆 🗣️ "I will be going for the win and further building on the benchmarks we have established since the beginning of the year with the whole team ahead of the Tour de France." 📰 domestiquecycling.com/en/new… 📸 Cor Vos
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Alongside 46 countries in Moldova this week we agreed ECHR reforms so we can take strong action on illegal migration and uphold international standards and law.
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Events in the Strait of Hormuz remind us that we’re in a new era of geoeconomics, where economic security must be at the top of our foreign policy agenda. My words in @TheEconomist ⬇️ economist.com/by-invitation/…
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At @AntalyaDF, I met with partners from across the region to push for an urgent diplomatic resolution to the Iran war with the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. We’re building a global coalition to support freedom of navigation with no tolls on the Strait.
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My statement with France, Germany and Italy on our united opposition to Israel’s death penalty law. The death penalty is wrong and we oppose it around the world. gov.uk/government/news/joint…
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"We know that threats to Ukraine’s security are threats to Europe’s security and threats to the UK’s security. That’s why we stand with Ukraine." Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP in Kyiv demanding an end to Russia's barbaric assault on Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine
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Today, Ukraine welcomed the first official visit of the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, @YvetteCooperMP. I am grateful that her first trip was here to Ukraine – a truly powerful signal of support. We had detailed discussions on urgent matters: next steps within the Coalition of the Willing and the development of security guarantees with a particular emphasis on a strong Ukrainian army; further defense support; the implementation of the agreement to produce in the UK interceptor drones designed in Ukraine; strengthening air defense; and long-range capabilities. I thank the United Kingdom for today’s sanctions package against Russia. It is essential to keep building this pressure so that Russia’s war machine is ultimately brought to a halt. I am also grateful for the financial support for Ukraine – namely, the allocation of £142 million to prepare for the winter.
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An agreement for the future relationship between the EU and the UK in relation to Gibraltar is now a reality. It is a historic agreement.
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This is a critical moment for stability in the Middle East. Prime Minister of Lebanon @Najib_Mikati and I spoke again about the need for all parties to urgently and immediately de-escalate. There can be no more delays, the fighting must stop now.
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An escalation of violence in the Middle East is in no-one's interest. In Qatar and Lebanon, Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy and Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP call for all parties to agree an immediate ceasefire to bring the conflict in Gaza to an end ⤵️
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Kim was quite simply the best of us. Great man and will be a loss to the whole journalistic community. RIP
This is wretched, awful news. Kim was one of a kind: brave, dogged & ubiquitous. Always a joy to land somewhere & find Kim was already on the ground. What a loss.
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Miło mi witać w moich progach Pana Ministra @DavidLammy podczas jego pierwszej podróży zagranicznej. Welcome!
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Mama di pasta is overcooked 🍝😮‍💨 Thanks for treating us to a banger of a race, @AlbertoBettiol
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It’s sad state of affairs when you can’t go and watch your own team safely from the stands.
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UK Africa Minister @AndrewmitchMP tells the BBC there is "every danger" Ethiopia will be engulfed in famine unless the international community acts. Watch our exclusive report on the ground in Tigray where war & drought are fuelling the food crisis. youtube.com/watch?v=HTlcDJaO…
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