Foreign Secretary and MP for Doncaster North. Husband to Justine, Dad to Daniel and Sam.
www.labour.org.uk
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National security is the next frontier of the fight for climate action. The scenarios once of science fiction are now regular occurrences across the world.
We should be clear that climate breakdown is one of the greatest national security threats we face: food security, threats to infrastructure and population movements.
Those who seek to stick their hands in the sand when it comes to climate action are putting our national security at risk.
Alongside this, a new era of global insecurity means fossil fuel shocks are now the norm. The fossil fuel rollercoaster is here to stay.
Countries, first Russia, now Iran, next others, have identified global chokepoints and systemic over-reliance and the vulnerability in countries around the world that they expose.
The only answer to these challenges is to double down on the global fight for climate action.
2027 will be the year of climate fightback, as governments, movements, and communities across the world step up to defend our shared home.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is getting worse. Heavy rain. Flooded tents. The reality on the ground is heartbreaking.
The UK government will not stand by. We will not rest until we bring an end to the intolerable suffering.
Today we remember those who gave everything in service of our country.
We also pay tribute to today's Armed Forces, our veterans, and their families, who continue to make sacrifices to keep our country safe.
We will remember them.
The UK government deeply mourns the British national and other victims who have died after the appalling attack in Krakow. All of my deepest condolences go to the families of the victims.
The UK stands resolutely in solidarity with the people of Poland.
The UK is standing up for our values and interests in the world.
My discussion with the BBC on the Commonwealth, CHOGM, and why it is patriotic to face up to the UK’s history on slavery 👇
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Britain’s international climate leadership is backed by strong action at home.
The Energy Independence Bill is vital to that effort.
Delivering warmer homes, lower bills and energy security through clean power we control, and legislating for no new oil and gas licences.
This is what leadership on climate and the clean energy transition looks like.
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Congratulations @DapoAkandeLaw on your election to the International Court of Justice, we have been proud to support your campaign.
This is a victory for the UK’s commitment to the rule of law and our ability to stand up for our values on the world stage.
The Commonwealth is vital to promoting Britain's values and interests in an increasingly unstable world.
Having the bravery to have honest conversations about our history is the right thing to do and vital for making it an alliance for the future.
Read the PM’s op-ed on the legacy of the slave trade here👇
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Today at the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting, I set out the UK’s commitment to multilateralism.
We will always stand up for Britain’s values and interests in the world.
In the plenary, I told the Russian Foreign Minister that he should have the courage to tell Putin that Russia will not win this war.
Deeply saddened to hear of the terrible train crash in Toledo.
My thoughts are with the people of Spain and all those affected by this tragedy. The UK stands in solidarity with you.
Today we’re announcing a new £10bn package of support for Ukraine.
This funding will help Ukraine meet its immediate needs, support economic resilience, and help defend its sovereignty from Russia’s illegal invasion.
We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Ukraine’s security is our security 🇬🇧🇺🇦
Backing Ukraine means helping it withstand Russian attacks, keeping essential services running and strengthening the security we all depend on.
The Chancellor has announced £10bn of economic support for Ukraine over three years.
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Congratulations to @LulaOficial on his re-election.
Together, our two governments have promoted shared values of democracy, social justice and climate action since 2024 and look forward to continuing to do so.
His victory is a historic win for the global progressive movement.
The world cannot ignore what is happening in Sudan.
One year on from the mass atrocities in El Fasher, the UK is sanctioning those linked to these and other atrocities, and strengthening support for survivors and communities at risk of famine.
The Iran war is driving up bills for families in Britain.
That’s why we’re redoubling our efforts to find diplomatic solutions to the conflict.
As Ghana prepares to chair the African Union and the UK looks ahead to its G20 presidency, we will work together at CHOGM and beyond on the big issues, from climate resilience to the Accra Reset's vision of fair finance.
Valuable discussions this week with FM @S_OkudzetoAblak
The UK and Oman share almost 400 years of friendship.
The State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik enshrines this as a partnership for the future.
Good to meet @badralbusaidi to reaffirm our work together, including on education, investment and regional stability.
