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  • Strengthening Our Parliamentary Democracy

    The Leader of the Commons, Andrea Leadsom MP, gave the following speech at the RSA (Royal Society of Arts).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Elections important moment for the Lebanese people

    Ambassador Shorter met with PM Hariri and discussed the outcomes of CEDRE, the recent UK airstrikes on Syria and the upcoming parliamentary elections in Lebanon

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Emergency humanitarian UK aid package to DRC as violence escalates

    UK’s Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin announces additional package of humanitarian support in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where political unrest and increasing conflict is putting millions of desperate people…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Pursuing peace and stability in the Great Lakes region

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at Security Council meeting on the situation in the Great Lakes region.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Building a global Britain

    Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, David Lidington gave this speech to the Chevening Alumni Group in Beijing, China during his third official visit to the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Don’t forget to take ID to vote in five pilot areas on 3 May

    If you live in Swindon, Woking, Watford, Gosport or Bromley, you will need identification to vote on 3 May 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Africa offers congratulations on Sierra Leone elections

    Harriett Baldwin, Minister for Africa, gave a statement following the swearing-in of new Sierra Leonean President Bio.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New powers model for Wales comes into force on 1 April 2018

    Alun Cairns: The new model provides a firm foundation for the future of Welsh devolution

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Leader of the Commons addresses cross party conference on violence against women in politics

    The Leader of the House of Commons, Andrea Leadsom MP, addressed the Westminster Foundation for Democracy cross party conference on violence against women in politics.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Delivering Government Major Projects in a Modern Age

    'Project delivery is at the heart of government activity. It touches almost everything that we do.' says Tony Meggs

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Democracy Launch Event speech

    Minister for the Constitution Chloe Smith speaks at the National Democracy Week Awards launch event.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 37: Democratic Republic of the Congo

    This UK Statement was delivered at the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, held 20 March 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Human Rights Council 37: UPR Adoption Pakistan

    This UK Statement was written for the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council for the Universal Periodic Review adoption of Pakistan, held 19 March 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment

    Environment Secretary Michael Gove spoke today at Prosperity UK about protecting our environment outside the European Union

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Call for the Need to Protect Women's Rights in Afghanistan

    Statement by Ambassador Ruth Andreyeva at the Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • There is a need for free and fair elections in DRC: Statement by Stephen Hickey

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Acting Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Democratic Republic of Congo.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government takes action to tackle domestic abuse

    The government has launched a consultation on domestic abuse, seeking new laws and stronger powers to protect and support survivors.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Anonymous voter registration made easier for domestic abuse survivors

    The Houses of Parliament have passed government proposals for changes to anonymous voter registration.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Shorter hopes for a symbolic year for women in Lebanon

    Following his meeting with the leader of the Lebanese Forces Party, Samir Geagea, Shorter expressed his hope for a symbolic year for women in the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defra non-executive board member appointments

    Five new members appointed to the departmental Board

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government