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  • Speech on the European Court of Human Rights

    "The Court has got to be able to fully protect itself against spurious cases when they have been dealt with at the national level."

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

  • Working with Colombia on human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discussed human rights with Colombian Vice-President Angelino Garzon when they met on 23 January.

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

  • Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations: Communique

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Philip Hammond welcomed Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Defence Minister Stephen Smith for the fourth Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN).

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

  • UK & Australia: "Our countries are strategic and global allies"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked following the Australia - UK Ministerial meeting (AUKMIN) on 23-24 January.

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

  • Royal Auxiliary Air Force medic saves lives

    A Royal Auxiliary Air Force airman who set up life-saving medical centres for Afghan children caught up in the conflict has been described as an inspiration and his contribution to the local communities across Helmand as imm…

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

  • Forces broadcaster set for second tour in Afghanistan

    Forces broadcaster Rachel Cochrane is making ready for her second tour in Afghanistan.

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

  • EU sanctions on Iran and the threat from Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz

    Foreign Secretary William Hague's response to an urgent question in Parliament on Iran.

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

  • PM call with Chancellor Merkel

    The conversation focussed on preparations for the upcoming informal European Council meeting.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on opening of Egyptian Parliament

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken about the historic change and opportunity that Egypt has seen in the last year, as the Egyptian Parliament opens.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Grand Mufti's inflammatory words

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the inflammatory words of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem saying that the UK is against any comments that could stir up hatred and prejudice.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Iceland

    Mr Stuart William Gill has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland.

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

  • Cutting-edge Daring protected by Scimitar as she departs the Rock

    The Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron provided force protection for HMS Daring as she left the Rock at the end of her first overseas port of call as she heads east of Suez.

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

  • Princess unveils 'Heroes Wall' honouring three fallen soldiers from same school

    Three soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan will always be remembered by their former school thanks to a Heroes Wall unveiled by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal last week.

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

  • HMS Westminster deploys to Middle East

    The Type 23 frigate will be acting as part of the Royal Navy’s standing commitment in the Middle East, providing reassurance to the UK’s allies…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes 11th round of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed sanctions on Syria, which target individuals and entities supporting the Syrian regime's violence and repression against its people.

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

  • EU Ministers agree further sanctions on Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the decision to impose further sanctions on Iran demonstrates the EU's growing concern about the country's nuclear programme.

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

  • PM's Chinese New Year message

    "I hope that this year of the dragon can be a year of success for China, for Britain and for us all"

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

  • PM, Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy statement on Iran sanctions

    PM, Merkel, Sarkozy: We call on Iran to suspend nuclear activities and abide by international obligations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Chinese New Year message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has sent a message to mark Chinese New Year.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on tensions between Sudan and South Sudan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague "gravely concerned at reports that South Sudan intends to shut down its oil production, and at Sudan’s earlier decision to seize South Sudanese oil".

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