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  • Grant-making powers return to Tower Hamlets

    Communities Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed the start of a ‘phased return’ of powers to Tower Hamlets council.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • NI election date set

    Speaking to the assembled media at Stormont House, Secretary of State James Brokenshire has set an election date of Thursday 2nd March.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Chancellor welcomes historic promotion of talent for new silks

    More female and black and minority ethnic candidates have been appointed Queen’s Counsel than ever before.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Secretary of State to seek views on funding transparency

    James Brokenshire will seek views from NI political parties on the transparency of political donations and loans

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sir Eric Pickles publishes report into tackling electoral fraud

    This independent report makes recommendations about how the government can prevent electoral fraud in the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Eliminating electoral fraud in polling stations

    The government will trial ID in polling stations to stop electoral fraud, with voters being asked for identification before they can vote.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointment of the new Chief Electoral Officer for NI

    The Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP today announced the appointment of Virginia McVea as the new Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland.…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Africa urges respect for Gambian election results

    Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Africa, calls on President Jammeh to respect the will of the Gambian people.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Support for Tunisia 2016-2017

    For the year 2016-17 the UK has increased its programme fund to £8 million, around TND 24 million, to support Tunisia in the areas of security, economy, governance, media and human rights.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Why the Commonwealth and Maldives will miss each other

    Opinion article by British Ambassador to Maldives H.E. James Dauris.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • CBI Wales Annual Dinner Speech

    Speech by David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • David Jones's speech to Swansea University

    Minister David Jones's address to Swansea University on the opportunities ahead as the UK leaves the European Union

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sajid Javid: grant-making powers return to Tower Hamlets

    Plans for a ‘phased return’ of powers to Tower Hamlets council announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Africa welcomes signing of the Accra Declaration

    Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Africa and the Middle East, emphasized the importance of Ghana’s electoral rules and regulations being respected.…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • How the University of Sheffield is getting more students to register to vote

    Today Chris Skidmore visited the University of Sheffield to see firsthand how an innovative project to encourage students to register to vote is having a direct impact.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointments to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

    Secretary of State announces a phased change to the membership of the Parades Commission

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Robin Walker's speech to the Chemical Industries Association Conference

    A speech by Robin Walker, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union, to the Chemical Industries Association Conference

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Great Debate Tour: Chris Skidmore speech

    Chris Skidmore spoke at the Great Debate Tour finale about how we're working to build a democracy that works for everyone.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Brexit: Next steps and implications for the Nigerian economy

    The UK is natrually looking to grow its market share, to encourge more businesses to come to Nigeria.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British High Commissioner's speech at the launch of election communication materials

    British High Commissioner to Ghana Jon Benjamin delivered a speech at the launch of election communication materials in Accra.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government