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President Trump’s efforts have brought us closer than ever before to ending Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine. His leadership in pursuit of an end to the killing should be commended. While progress has been made, the next step must be further talks involving President Zelenskyy. The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without … Read more

The Prime Minister spoke to President of France, Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz this morning.  The three leaders talked about the situation in Gaza, which they agreed is appalling, and emphasised the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, for Israel to lift all restrictions on aid and urgently provide those suffering in … Read more

Transformative protections for military personnel, veterans and their families, including the bereaved, have been announced by the Prime Minister today. Legislation will be brought forward to deliver manifesto promise to bring Armed Forces Covenant fully into law, placing the Armed Forces community at the heart of government decision-making. Prime Minister visits RAF Valley to celebrate … Read more

I join millions around the world in grieving the death of His Holiness Pope Francis.  His leadership in a complex and challenging time for the world and the church was courageous, yet always came from a place of deep humility.  Pope Francis was a pope for the poor, the downtrodden and the forgotten. He was close to … Read more

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment: The Lord Katz MBE as a Lord in Waiting (Government Whip) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The Prime Minister spoke to President Alar Karis of Estonia, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of Latvia and President Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania this morning. The Prime Minister reiterated that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are key partners of the UK, including through the Joint Expeditionary Force, and welcomed their leading contributions in support of Ukraine since … Read more

Location: UCL East Delivered on: 13 January 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The defining opportunity of our generation Deb Kelly is a prison officer and a PE instructor.  Two years ago, this month… She got up on a Saturday morning… And collapsed on the floor. Her whole face had completely … Read more

The Prime Minister welcomed His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, to Downing Street today to renew the UK-Brunei Garrison Agreement. The leaders began by discussing the important relationship between the UK and Brunei, which was rooted in close defence and security cooperation and an ambition to drive greater growth between both countries. The … Read more

Knife crime has impacted me in ways I can’t explain. It’s forced me to grow up and deal with situations I shouldn’t have had to deal with at such a young age. I’m 20 now, but I’ve been losing friends constantly since I was 17. When I hear someone has been stabbed, I think: oh … Read more

When your child falls down and grazes their knee, and they’re crying for you, you pick them up. You wash it off, you bandage it, and you kiss it better for them. But when Andre was stabbed, it was the first time that I couldn’t do anything. They wouldn’t let me near him, or see … Read more