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  • Funding announced for veterans to attend VE Day 70 Commemorations

    Cost of travel funding available for Second World War veterans to attend events in London for the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Veterans given special invitation to VE Day 70th anniversary celebrations

    Invitation for veterans of VE Day to take part in the national celebrations in London over the weekend of 8 to 10 May 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

    A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague launches new Women, Peace and Security Centre at LSE

    William Hague and Angelina Jolie Pitt spoke at the launch of the new Women, Peace and Security Centre at the London School of Economics (LSE).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict Report published

    William Hague, the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, announced the report's publication.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • William Hague calls for a stronger international response to the use of sexual violence in Iraq

    William Hague met Gordon Campbell, the Canadian High Commissioner to the UK, to discuss the use of sexual violence by ISIL in Iraq.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Humanising hell: our restless conscience and the search for peace - 2014 One People Oration

    For the WW1 centenary, William Hague spoke on how preventing conflict and improving the condition of humanity must always be Britain’s vision.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Downing Street response to Baroness Warsi standing down

    A Downing Street statement following Baroness Warsi's decision to stand down.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eid messages 2014

    Ministers give their best wishes to Muslims in the UK and across the world for Eid.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Afghanistan Monthly Progress Report for April 2014

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament with the progress report on developments in Afghanistan since November 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN vote to help over 1.3 million Syrians

    Foreign Secretary welcomes vote to end Assad stranglehold over Syrian aid routes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Gaza

    The Foreign Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons today, 14 July, on the UK response to the Gaza crisis and the need for a ceasefire.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict: Next Steps

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament with the next steps in the UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary attends Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has arrived in Vienna for Iran nuclear talks and discussions on the violence in Gaza.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Afghan Election Breakthrough

    William Hague welcomes Afghan Presidential election audit and agreement to establish a government of national unity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary calls for ceasefire in Gaza

    William Hague stresses the need for an immediate de-escalation and restoration of the November 2012 ceasefire.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK / Germany Joint Statement on Commemorating Srebrenica

    The Foreign Secretary and German Foreign Minister reflect on commemorations of the victims of Srebrenica.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new UN Syria envoy

    William Hague welcomes de Mistura as UN Syria envoy; says UN efforts on a political solution are more pressing than ever.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new President of Syrian National Coalition

    William Hague welcomes Hadi al-Bahra’s election as National Coalition President & reiterates support for moderate opposition.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement on the Historical Role of UK Companies in Supplying Dual Use Chemicals to Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the historical role of UK Companies in supplying dual use chemicals to Syria

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government