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Brandon Lewis Claims EU 'Really Struggles To Understand' Complexities Of Northern Ireland
Brandon Lewis Claims EU "Really Struggles To Understand" Complexities Of Northern Ireland
Brexit
The European Union "really struggles to understand" delicate issues of identity in Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis has said, as the government continues to be at loggerheads with Brussels over post-Brexit arrangements for the province.
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be 'Pragmatic' And 'Reasonable' Over 'Sausage War' Row
Brexit
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be "Pragmatic" And "Reasonable" Over 'Sausage War' Row
UK And Australia Agree New Free Trade Deal Which Boris Johnson Says Is 'Fantastic' For British Business
Brexit
UK And Australia Agree New Free Trade Deal Which Boris Johnson Says Is "Fantastic" For British Business
G7 Nations Pledge To Donate One Billion Vaccines To Developing Countries By Next Year
Coronavirus
G7 Nations Pledge To Donate One Billion Vaccines To Developing Countries By Next Year
Brex On The Beach Threatens To Overshadow Boris Johnson's 'Global Britain' Charm Offensive
Coronavirus
Brex On The Beach Threatens To Overshadow Boris Johnson's "Global Britain" Charm Offensive
How The UK's 100 Million Vaccine Doses Will Be Distributed And Where They Are Needed Most
Coronavirus
How The UK's 100 Million Vaccine Doses Will Be Distributed And Where They Are Needed Most
Boris Johnson Calls The US-UK Bond An “Indestructible Relationship”
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Calls The US-UK Bond An “Indestructible Relationship”
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Turkey should face penalties for restricting water supply to Syria
Foreign affairs
By Lord Hylton
Turkey should face penalties for restricting water supply to Syria
The UK can show itself as a ‘force for good’ in the world by being a champion for children affected by conflict Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
The UK can show itself as a ‘force for good’ in the world by being a champion for children affected by conflict
Parliament must scrutinise the Australian trade deal to ensure British farmers are not undercut
Foreign affairs
By Neil Parish MP
Parliament must scrutinise the Australian trade deal to ensure British farmers are not undercut
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John Bercow Says Boris Johnson Is Dishonest And Treats Parliament With Contempt After Labour Defection
John Bercow Says Boris Johnson Is Dishonest And Treats Parliament With Contempt After Labour Defection
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The Delta variant is only here because Conservative ministers failed
Coronavirus
By Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
The Delta variant is only here because Conservative ministers failed
Throughout this pandemic, Labour has said put the national interest first. Our priorities are the priorities of the British people: saving lives, protecting livelihoods and supporting our NHS.
How The UK's 100 Million Vaccine Doses Will Be Distributed And Where They Are Needed Most
Coronavirus
How The UK's 100 Million Vaccine Doses Will Be Distributed And Where They Are Needed Most
The UK has joined other G7 nations in pledging to donate Covid-19 vaccines to other countries around the world, but is it enough?
From Bad To Wurst: How A “Sausage War” Butchered Boris Johnson’s Big G7 Moment And Signalled Further Brexit Battles To Come
Brexit
From Bad To Wurst: How A “Sausage War” Butchered Boris Johnson’s Big G7 Moment And Signalled Further Brexit Battles To Come
The G7 should have been the biggest geo-political event of Boris Johnson’s career: a chance for the UK to sign ambitious agreements on climate change, vaccines, and strengthen a global position against China and Russia.
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Grant Shapps Instructs UK Airlines To Avoid Belarusian Airspace After Journalist's Arrest
Foreign affairs
Grant Shapps Instructs UK Airlines To Avoid Belarusian Airspace After Journalist's Arrest
The Transport Secretary has also suspended the operating permit of Belarusion airline, Belavia, after a journalist was detained on a Ryanair flight.
Just 19 Per Cent of Brits Plan On Taking A Summer Holiday Abroad, Poll Reveals
Coronavirus
Just 19 Per Cent of Brits Plan On Taking A Summer Holiday Abroad, Poll Reveals
Difficulties for the beleaguered international travel industry look set to continue after it was revealed that just 19 per cent of Brits plan on taking a holiday abroad this summer.
The UK government must step up and hold those engaging in violence accountable in Israel and Palestine
Foreign affairs
By Julie Elliott MP
The UK government must step up and hold those engaging in violence accountable in Israel and Palestine
Without justice and accountability, an end to illegal occupation and co-ordinated international action to bring forward a two-state solution, any end to the conflict will only be postponed.
To end the conflict in Israel-Palestine, we must learn the lessons of Northern Ireland and invest in peacebuilding on the ground
Foreign affairs
By Catherine McKinnell MP
To end the conflict in Israel-Palestine, we must learn the lessons of Northern Ireland and invest in peacebuilding on the ground
By setting up an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, we can help create the conditions for lasting peace in the region.
Ministers Urged To End 'Confusion' For Public After Contradictory Advice Over International Travel
Coronavirus
Ministers Urged To End "Confusion" For Public After Contradictory Advice Over International Travel
The government have come under fire over their public messaging following two days of contradictory advice about their traffic-light travel system.
TikTok Claims Russia Not Given 'Special' Treatment Despite Deleting Protest Posts After Kremlin Request
Foreign affairs
TikTok Claims Russia Not Given "Special" Treatment Despite Deleting Protest Posts After Kremlin Request
TikTok claims it did not give Russia “special” treatment after it agreed to a request from the Russian government demanding it delete posts of street protests supporting Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
Boris Johnson Will Meet Ireland's Taoiseach Amid Tension Over Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
Boris Johnson Will Meet Ireland's Taoiseach Amid Tension Over Northern Ireland Protocol
Boris Johnson will host Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin at his Chequers residence on Friday, Downing Street and Dublin sources have confirmed to PoliticsHome.
Minister Says It Is 'Not A Priority' To Recognise The State Of Palestine Amid Ongoing Violence
Foreign affairs
Minister Says It Is "Not A Priority" To Recognise The State Of Palestine Amid Ongoing Violence
Foreign Office minister James Cleverly has said it is not "credible" to argue the government should prioritise recognising the state of Palestine amid ongoing violence in the region.
It’s time the UK government takes action to stop Israeli war crimes
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Warsi
It’s time the UK government takes action to stop Israeli war crimes
The occupation is a daily aggression on Palestinian lives. The two-state solution must not be a simple fig leaf policy to hide inaction, but a reality for the people of Israel and Palestine.
Government Calls For End To “Cycle Of Violence” In Israel-Gaza Conflict Amid Fears Of “Full-Scale War”
Foreign affairs
Government Calls For End To “Cycle Of Violence” In Israel-Gaza Conflict Amid Fears Of “Full-Scale War”
Ministers have called for an “urgent de-escalation” of violence between Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli military as UN leaders warn conflict could escalate into a “full-scale war”.
EU Ambassador To UK: We Are 'Emotionally' Invested In Making Northern Ireland Protocol Work
Brexit
EU Ambassador To UK: We Are "Emotionally" Invested In Making Northern Ireland Protocol Work
The European Union wants to eliminate "unnecessary problems" for people and businesses in Northern Ireland and will not take a "technocratic" approach to the province, the bloc's ambassador to the UK has said.
Holidays To Portugal, Gibraltar and Ten Other Countries Allowed Without Quarantine From May 17
Coronavirus
Holidays To Portugal, Gibraltar and Ten Other Countries Allowed Without Quarantine From May 17
People will be able to travel to 12 countries including Portugal, Israel and Gibraltar without having to quarantine under plans to relax travel restrictions from May 17.
Boris Johnson Orders Royal Navy To Patrol Jersey Waters Amid Threats Of A French Blockade Over Fishing Rights
Brexit
Boris Johnson Orders Royal Navy To Patrol Jersey Waters Amid Threats Of A French Blockade Over Fishing Rights
The Prime Minister has pledged his “unwavering support” to Jersey as two Royal Navy vessels are deployed to monitor the ongoing row with France over fishing rights.
The Conservatives 'do as I say, not as I do' attitude is damaging our global reputation
Foreign affairs
By Layla Moran MP
The Conservatives "do as I say, not as I do" attitude is damaging our global reputation
We should be using a forum like the G7 to co-operate and collaborate with other countries to tackle the big problems facing the world, but this Conservative government is falling far short.
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Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
UK Government set to cut malnutrition programmes by 80 percent, leaving tens of thousands of children hungry and at risk of starvation
Save the Children and Action Against Hunger urge the UK to reverse these cuts without delay
British businesses must step up to support India as Covid-19 cases soar
Coronavirus
By Lord Bilimoria
British businesses must step up to support India as Covid-19 cases soar
The B7 Summit will be a crucial moment to show solidarity and strong support to our Indian friends in a moment of need and ensure a resilient global recovery from this devastating pandemic.
What To Expect From The Government's Foreign Travel Announcement This Week
Coronavirus
What To Expect From The Government's Foreign Travel Announcement This Week
The government is expected to confirm that it will lift the ban on non-essential foreign travel later this month, allowing holidays to Europe and elsewhere resume in the next few weeks.
European Union Sets Out Plan To Reopen Continent To Vaccinated Holiday Makers
Coronavirus
European Union Sets Out Plan To Reopen Continent To Vaccinated Holiday Makers
The European Union has unveiled its plan for welcoming foreign travelers back to the continent, with the UK expected to be among the first countries added to the bloc's list of safe countries. 
We have less than 200 days to make COP26 a success – and save the planet
Coronavirus
By Alok Sharma MP
We have less than 200 days to make COP26 a success – and save the planet
There are less than 200 days to go before the UK brings world leaders to Glasgow for COP26 – the most crucial climate moment since the historic Paris Agreement was signed in 2015 – and every one of those days counts.
UK Sending 1,000 More Ventilators To India After Country Records 400,000 New Coronavirus Cases In A Day
Coronavirus
UK Sending 1,000 More Ventilators To India After Country Records 400,000 New Coronavirus Cases In A Day
The British government has announced it is sending an additional 1,000 ventilators to India as the country continues to be ravaged by a new wave of coronavirus.
Boris Johnson Urged To Answer 'Serious Questions' About Knowledge Of 'Clear The Bodies Away' Libya Project
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Urged To Answer "Serious Questions" About Knowledge Of "Clear The Bodies Away" Libya Project
Exclusive: The Prime Minister has been accused of a “lack of transparency” over his failure to detail his links with a project to build a new “Dubai” in Libya.
A tragic blow for ‘Global Britain’ and the world’s most vulnerable people Partner content
Coronavirus
By Uniting to Combat NTDs
A tragic blow for ‘Global Britain’ and the world’s most vulnerable people
One billion young people are affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases. Yet the UK Government has withdrawn funding from programmes that support these communities. What happened to the idea of ‘Global Britain’?
For the first time in 75 years the House recognises ongoing genocide – what’s next?
Foreign affairs
By Nusrat Ghani MP
For the first time in 75 years the House recognises ongoing genocide – what’s next?
Eyes will be on both G7 and COP26 for our government to work with western democracies to collaborate in ending this nightmare for the Uyghur people.
We cannot ignore the military coup in Myanmar
Foreign affairs
By Rushanara Ali MP
We cannot ignore the military coup in Myanmar
Myanmar is fast descending into the very worst kind of military dictatorship, with arbitrary arrest and judicial murder as the main levers of state control. The UK government must step up the arms embargo on Myanmar.
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