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  • Foreign Office disappointed by conduct of recent Belarus elections

    Following the elections that took place in Belarus on 23 September, the UK Government has expressed its regret at the way they were carried out.

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

  • Moore: Both governments want to make referendum work

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore and Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon met in Edinburgh today to discuss the independence referendum. Following…

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes result of elections in Angola

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds spoke after the declaration of the results of Angola's presidential and parliamentary election held on 31 August.

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

  • Damian Green's speech to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners

    A speech given by the Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice Damian Green to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners on on the 11 September 2012.

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

  • David Jones appointed Secretary of State for Wales

    Clwyd West MP, David Jones has been appointed Secretary of State for Wales.  The Prime Minister has today announced that Mr Jones has been …

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

  • Ghana: Britain to help reach final stages of poverty reduction

    Britain will help Ghana to prepare for a future without aid and ensure that the poorest benefit from the country’s record growth.

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

  • Police and crime commissioners to swear an oath of impartiality

    Police and crime commissioners (PCC's) will be required to pledge an oath to represent 'all sections of the public without fear or favour'.

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

  • Police and crime commissioners to swear oath of impartiality

    PCCs will be brought into line with judges and police officers by swearing an oath of impartiality when they are elected to office.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Thursday 26 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Lord Hill to the National Conference for Senior Leaders of Catholic Secondary Education

    The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Schools talks about Roman Catholic schools and the benefits academy status can offer to faith schools.

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

  • New guidance to help councillors with new transparency agenda

    Following the introduction of a new local standards regime last month guidance clarifying the requirements of councillors to declare their pecuniary…

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister of Kosovo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the bilateral relationship and key reforms with Kosovo's Prime Minister Hashim Thaci on 26 July.

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

  • Transcript: PM and Karzai press conference 20 July 2012

    PM: We are strengthening democracy and governance so that all Afghans can play their part in developing a more prosperous country.

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

  • PM David Cameron and President Hollande press conference

    PM: "We found much common ground today. Not just about European policy today but also how we develop European policy for Britain and for France in the future."

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at the second reading of the House of Lords Reform Bill

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg gave this speech at the second reading of the House of Lords Reform Bill.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes elections in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has described the elections in Libya as a "landmark moment".

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

  • Speech by Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP; Holyrood Magazine event

    Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Welsh Secretary “deeply disappointed” to have to cancel debate on the future electoral arrangement for Wales

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has expressed her dismay at the obstructive stance taken by the Official Opposition.

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

  • Historic Bill to reform House of Lords

    The Deputy Prime Minister today published the House of Lords Reform Bill.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets King of Jordan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed regional issues during talks with His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan on Monday, June 18.

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