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Articles tagged with: James Cleverly
Government Accused Of A 'Wishy Washy' Stance On China
Foreign affairs
Government Accused Of A "Wishy Washy" Stance On China
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has described the government’s stance on China as “wishy washy”, after the government responded to a damning report by the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC).
Foreign Secretary Defends China Diplomacy Despite Criticism From MPs
Foreign affairs
Foreign Secretary Defends China Diplomacy Despite Criticism From MPs
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has defended his visit to China against criticism from MPs that the government's stance on China has been "incoherent", as he visits the country for the first time.
Tory MP Says Foreign Secretary Needs High Visibility In Brussels Post-Brexit
Brexit
Tory MP Says Foreign Secretary Needs High Visibility In Brussels Post-Brexit
Foreign affairs committee chair Alicia Kearns has said Foreign Secretary James Cleverly should have a consistent, visible presence in Brussels in order to develop the UK’s “new” post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
James Cleverly Says 'Cracks Are Emerging' In Russian Support For War
Defence
James Cleverly Says "Cracks Are Emerging" In Russian Support For War
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has told the House of Commons that "cracks are emerging" for Russians' support for the war in Ukraine, after the Vladimir Putin was "exposed" by an attempted coup by paramilitary organisation Wagner.
Forging closer ties with China is naïve
Foreign affairs
By Luke de Pulford
Forging closer ties with China is naïve
“Enough is enough. For too long, politicians in Britain and across the West have rolled out the red carpet and turned a blind eye to China's nefarious activity and ambitions…I will change this on day one as prime minister.”
Sudan Evacuation Flights Will Continue 'As Long As Possible'
Foreign affairs
Sudan Evacuation Flights Will Continue "As Long As Possible"
Downing Street has said that flights evacuating British nationals from Sudan will continue for “as long as possible”, but the situation in the country remains “volatile” despite the ceasefire.
Government Warns Of 'Rapidly Deteriorating' Situation In Sudan As Evacuation Pressure Builds
Foreign affairs
Government Warns Of "Rapidly Deteriorating" Situation In Sudan As Evacuation Pressure Builds
Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell has said the situation in Sudan is "extremely grave" in a statement to the House of Commons on Monday afternoon, as pressure builds on government to evacuate British nationals from the region.
Top Stories: James Cleverly Signs Off Windsor Framework With EU, £1bn Lost Covid Grants
Home affairs
Top Stories: James Cleverly Signs Off Windsor Framework With EU, £1bn Lost Covid Grants
Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework for Northern Ireland is due to receive final sign off today at a meeting between Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and vice-president of the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič.
Government To Spend Billions More On Defence In The Face Of Russia And China Threats
Foreign affairs
Government To Spend Billions More On Defence In The Face Of Russia And China Threats
Rishi Sunak has announced an extra £5bn for defence spending, as the government is set to publish its security Integrated review update this afternoon in response to evolving threats from across the globe, including Russia and China.
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak Urges G7 Leaders To 'Move Faster' In Arming Ukraine, Boris Johnson Increases Pressure To Send British Jets
Defence
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak Urges G7 Leaders To "Move Faster" In Arming Ukraine, Boris Johnson Increases Pressure To Send British Jets
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will use the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to pressure other world leaders to "move faster" in arming its military.
James Cleverly Says Ministers' Tax Returns Should Be Confidential As Questions Pile Up Over Nadhim Zahawi
Economy
James Cleverly Says Ministers' Tax Returns Should Be Confidential As Questions Pile Up Over Nadhim Zahawi
It is "right and proper" that the tax affairs of ministers are private, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said.
UK And EU To Intensify Northern Ireland Protocol Talks In A Bid For February Deal
Brexit
UK And EU To Intensify Northern Ireland Protocol Talks In A Bid For February Deal
The UK and European Union are set to intensify negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol as they try to reach an agreement in the run-up to the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement this spring.
Keir Starmer Set To Visit Northern Ireland After Breakthrough In Brexit Protocol Talks
Brexit
Keir Starmer Set To Visit Northern Ireland After Breakthrough In Brexit Protocol Talks
Labour leader Keir Starmer will visit Northern Ireland in the coming days after UK and European Union negotiators took a step towards finding a potential solution for the post-Brexit impasse, PoliticsHome understands.
Nadhim Zahawi Says Government Would Not 'Condone' Qatar LGBTQ Policies After World Cup Row
Political parties
Nadhim Zahawi Says Government Would Not "Condone" Qatar LGBTQ Policies After World Cup Row
Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi has suggested government would not “condone” policies in Qatar, after a Cabinet colleague was described as “tone deaf” for suggesting that LGBTQ fans should be “respectful” of the World Cup host nation, where homosexuality is illegal.
Foreign Secretary Says Next Week's Spending Plans Could Be Delayed
Economy
Foreign Secretary Says Next Week's Spending Plans Could Be Delayed
James Cleverly has said he is “not able to confirm” whether the financial statement originally planned for October 31 will still go ahead on that date, as new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering a delay.
Minister Says Inflation Hitting 10.1% Is “Not Where We Want It To Be”
Economy
Minister Says Inflation Hitting 10.1% Is “Not Where We Want It To Be”
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the news that inflation hit 10.1 per cent in the 12 months to September “will understandably be of great concern” to the public.
Cabinet Minister Avoids Ruling Out Mini-Budget U-Turns After MPs Turn On Liz Truss
Economy
Cabinet Minister Avoids Ruling Out Mini-Budget U-Turns After MPs Turn On Liz Truss
Foreign secretary James Cleverly has refused to rule out further changes to the government’s mini-budget as Liz Truss struggles to bring her party on side.
Tory Ministers Don't Know Who Is In Charge Of Ukraine Refugee Scheme
Home affairs
Tory Ministers Don't Know Who Is In Charge Of Ukraine Refugee Scheme
Ministers are unable to say who is in charge of supporting Ukrainian refugees in the UK following the resignation of Lord Harrington, who oversaw the government's flagship Homes for Ukraine scheme, over a month ago.

Boosting overseas aid spending is the best way to champion Global Britain
Foreign affairs
By David Lawrence and Denisa Delic
Boosting overseas aid spending is the best way to champion Global Britain
While the United Kingdom battles a cost of living crisis, the world is facing more conflicts than at any time since the Second World War.
Senior Tories plan new group to shed 'toxic' brand in appeal to Black Brits
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Senior Tories plan new group to shed 'toxic' brand in appeal to Black Brits
Senior Black Conservatives are set to launch a new organisation with the aim of improving relations between their party and the United Kingdom’s African-Caribbean population.
Education Secretary Says It Was “Always The Plan' To Get A-level Results Down After Pandemic
Education
Education Secretary Says It Was “Always The Plan" To Get A-level Results Down After Pandemic
Education Secretary James Cleverly has suggested it was "always the plan" to bring A-level results down after two years of inflated teacher assessed grades during the pandemic.
Labour Pledges To Remove Boris Johnson From No 10 If Tories Do Not “Get Their Act Together”
Political parties
Labour Pledges To Remove Boris Johnson From No 10 If Tories Do Not “Get Their Act Together”
Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has said the party will seek to remove Boris Johnson from Downing Street next week, claiming it is “unacceptable” for the Prime Minister to stay in post.
Minister Says UK Tried To Pay Iran Debt For Years To Secure Zaghari-Ratcliffe's Release
Foreign affairs
Minister Says UK Tried To Pay Iran Debt For Years To Secure Zaghari-Ratcliffe's Release
The government had tried to pay Iran the debt it owed for several years before finally reaching an agreement to secure the release of Brits detained by the Iranian regime, a minister has said.
Minister Defends UK Support For Ukrainian Refugees Despite Only 50 Out Of 13,500 Visas Granted So Far
Foreign affairs
Minister Defends UK Support For Ukrainian Refugees Despite Only 50 Out Of 13,500 Visas Granted So Far
A foreign office minister has defended the UK’s support for Ukrainians refugees despite only 50 visas so far being granted to those fleeing the Russian invasion.