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Reconnecting Britain for our security and prosperity: Foreign Secretary David Lammy's statement
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David Lammy outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 5 July 2024.
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Celebrating bravery of LGBTQI+ activists: joint statement by foreign missions in Russia for Pride month 2024
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Joint statement by the embassies of a number of Western countries in the Russian Federation on the occasion of Pride Month
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The move is part of a major package of measures to tighten defences against alleged malign activity by Russia across the UK and Europe.
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The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark 2 years since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
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The UK has sanctioned 6 individuals heading up the penal colony where Alexei Navalny died on 16 February 2024.
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