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Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary
Ed Miliband outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 20 July 2026
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Andy Burnham's first speech as Prime Minister: 20 July 2026
Andy Burnham gave his first speech as Prime Minister on the steps of Downing Street.
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18th anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Georgia: Joint Statement
The UK has joined France, Germany and Italy in condemning Russia鈥檚 ongoing activities in the occupied breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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UK continues crackdown on Russia with tough new sanctions
The UK government continues to demonstrate unwavering support for Ukraine as Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband unleashes his first major Russia sanctions package.
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Russia鈥檚 history of disregarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbours: UK statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Holland argued that Russia鈥檚 war against Ukraine reflects a long-standing pattern of challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of...
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