Boris delivered Brexit and delivered the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. It’s time to stay focussed and united on the issues that matter to our country. I will be backing the PM tonight.
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Wendy Morton MP
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Member of Parliament for Aldridge-Brownhills. Covering: Aldridge Cntrl & South, Aldridge North & Walsall Wood, Brownhills, Pelsall, Rushall-Shelfield & Streetly
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The UK has moved into formal negotiations with Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland on ambitious future relationships after months of close working between our countries. Looking forward to building partnerships to strengthen the excellent cooperation we already share.
The deaths of innocent civilians in the #Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is unacceptable. The UK calls on all parties to stop this violence and to urgently return to substantive negotiations on a settlement.
Want to express thanks to Turkish Foreign Minister and Minister of Health for 250,000 items of PPE for the NHS - 14 tonnes of which delivered to yesterday. This generous gift demonstrates strength of friendship between 🇬🇧 and 🇹🇷.
Salam Bakı, Azərbaycan! As the first UK Foreign & Development Minister to visit Azerbaijan, I will be working closely with to advance women’s rights - ensuring they have more opportunities in business and politics and can be safe from violence.
Concerned at the removal of the Attorney General and Constitutional Court judges in #ElSalvador. It is vitally important in a democracy that individual judges and the judiciary as a whole are impartial and independent of external pressures. Confidence in them depends on this.
Today I spoke with Deputy Secretary Biegun on the global #covid19 recovery, Hong Kong, and the deeply disappointing verdict and sentence against Paul Whelan. Looking forward to continued 🇬🇧 & 🇺🇸 cooperation on these and other international challenges.
Out and about early this morning to support our fantastic local council candidates in Aldridge-Brownhills.
The UK is working with European partners to get hauliers in Kent back on the move. More than 15,000 tests have taken place & more than 8,000 HGVs are back over the Channel. Thank you to Poland which has deployed personnel to work with UK soldiers to administer tests. 🇬🇧 🇵🇱
Wonderful visit to the Old Town area of beautiful #Baku on the Caspian. Azerbaijan has a rich heritage & I have had a fascinating time at the Prince of Wales’ School for Traditional Arts which supports future generations of artists & preserves Azerbaijan’s ancient culture.
The removal of Juan Francisco Sandoval as head of #FECI in #Guatemala is of serious concern. It undermines the fight against corruption and efforts to uphold the rule of law – both key underpinnings for future investment and prosperity in Guatemala.
I started my career in the & took one of my first roles in Government as PPS. It's a pleasure to be back working with both depts as the new joint Minister for the European Neighbourhood & the Americas. The highlight of today has to be meeting !
Fue en honor para mi representar al Reino Unido 🇬🇧 en la asunción de en #Uruguay 🇺🇾. Mi visita demuestra el fuerte compromiso del Reino Unido con América Latina para trabajar cada vez más cerca de la región en el futuro. #AsuncionPresidencial
Delighted to meet President Ilham Aliyev today to reaffirm our close ties & our shared commitment to peace & stability in the Caucasus region. Our countries are long-standing energy partners & we are ready to support Azerbaijan’s transition to renewable energy 🇬🇧🤝🇦🇿
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La destitución de Juan Francisco Sandoval como jefe de #FECI en #Guatemala es de mucha preocupación. Debilita la lucha contra la corrupción y los esfuerzos para garantizar el Estado de Derecho – ambos bases clave para futuras inversiones y prosperidad en Guatemala.
Great to see modern 🇬🇧 architecture & technology in the centre of #Baku! Two striking icons - the London electric taxi & the Heydar Aliyev Centre designed by the UK’s Zaha Hadid. 🇬🇧 smart city expertise can help Azerbaijan with reconstruction and building back greener.
Today is Liberation Day in the Falkland Islands, commemorating the end of the Falklands Conflict 38 years ago. It is a day of remembrance, but also an opportunity to reflect on the freedom the people of the Falkland Islands enjoy to this day. #LiberationDay #LestWeForget
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Today we remember all those who liberated the Falkland Islands 38 years ago today. We especially remember those who gave their lives for the liberation of the Islands - We will remember them. #LiberationDay #WeWillRememberThem #Falklands @SAMA82office youtube.com/watch?v=Vdqeae
Heading to the back benches from where I will continue to represent the constituents, businesses and communities of Aldridge-Brownhills.
Women in Azerbaijan have a vital role to play in building a strong and long lasting peace in the wider Caucasus region. Today I discussed with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister how we can bring more women to the table & 🇬🇧 support for a negotiated regional peace.
The people of El Salvador 🇸🇻 are best served by their government upholding democracy, the rule of law and constitutional order. The ruling by the Constitutional Court to allow an incumbent President to seek re-election is yet another action that runs counter to this.
The UK stands in solidarity with Poland - the migrant crisis engineered by the Lukashenko regime is the latest in a series of abhorrent attempts to undermine our European partners.
We have imposed successive sanctions and will continue to hold the regime to account.
Today the UK & Azerbaijan have agreed to deeper cooperation on climate change. The UK stands ready to support Azerbaijan in achieving ambitious zero carbon emission goals ahead of 🤝
The UK will continue to support the Belarusian people in their hour of need. Today I was delighted to welcome Sviatlana to the UK and discuss with her the ways the UK is supporting democracy and human rights in Belarus.
It’s clear that is bringing together colleagues from across the Conservative party. #lizForLeader
Cooperation between UK 🇬🇧 and Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 is thriving, including UK gov and companies supporting de-mining & saving civilian lives. Delighted to talk to Azerbaijani Foreign Minister - I welcomed their agreement with Armenia on mine maps and returning detainees.
Today we sanctioned 14 people involved in the fraudulent $230 million tax rebate scheme that Sergei Magnitsky uncovered – one of the most notorious tax frauds in recent Russian history.
Our new sanctions regime will help us prevent further acts of corruption around the world.
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Estimates suggest over 2% of global GDP is lost to corruption every year.
The UK is committed to tackling this problem and targeting those who enable it.
Today, UK Foreign Sec @DominicRaab launches our new Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime.
Six months on from the fraudulent Presidential election in Belarus, the UK stands in solidarity with those working towards democracy. The people of Belarus deserve a prosperous future, which they decided upon and can shape.
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Great to meet Turkish Foreign Minister today and thank him for Turkey’s close cooperation with the UK during the Covid-19 crisis. I hope to be able to make it to Turkey soon!
The UK does not recognise the result of the Belarusian election, and it is shameful that Lukashenko was inaugurated in secret today. The Belarusian people deserve much better: full transparency, the release of detainees, an end to the violence, and free and fair elections.
I condemn the excessive use of force used by the Government of #Belarus against peaceful protesters and journalists since the Presidential elections last weekend. The violence being used against the Belarusian people is appalling and it must stop. The world is watching.
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Just landed in Argentina 🇦🇷. I have a really exciting programme ahead and I’m looking forward to meeting with the new government to explore future areas of cooperation.
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Today in #Baku, I am working with Ministers, MPs & activists to promote women’s rights & ensure that women’s perspectives are heard at all levels. Fantastic that women achieved universal suffrage in 🇦🇿 9 years before 🇬🇧 - but there’s still a lot to do to achieve equality
Rounding off the weekend with this - look who I met last week at Paddington Station! 🐾
Free, fair, credible, & transparent presidential & legislative elections are the only sustainable solutions to the ongoing political, humanitarian, & economic crisis in #Venezuela.
This was reiterated by members of the International Contact Group, including the 🇬🇧 today.
Having worked closely with it’s clear to me she’s the only candidate that can ensure we beat Labour at the next election.
She’s got a clear vision for our country and the economy and an unrivalled track record across government.
Read my thoughts in today’s Red Box 👇🏼
Respect for human rights and a free press is the foundation of a thriving society and democracy. It was a pleasure to meet the inspiring leaders who are standing up for human rights and defending media freedom in Azerbaijan & I reiterated the UK’s strong support for their work.
Delighted to be reselected as Conservative candidate for the new Aldridge-Brownhills constituency at the next General Election. Thank you to members of the Selection Council.
Deeply concerned by ongoing tensions along the Armenia/Azerbaijan border. The UK urges both sides to remove troops immediately, avoid escalatory actions and the laying of new mines, and engage in constructive negotiations on the demarcation of the border without preconditions
I am deeply saddened by violence in Colombia. My thoughts are with the families of those who have died or been injured. The right to peaceful assembly and association must be guaranteed. We call for the end of violence, and the start of dialogue and transparent investigations.
Disappointed Turkey has withdrawn from the #IstanbulConvention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. We mustn’t hinder efforts to protect the safety and rights of women and girls in Turkey and I urge #Turkey to reconsider.
A busy day campaigning in Erdington - good for the step count too! 😊
Just had my 2nd Covid-19 Injection 💉. Now double jabbed. 😀👍🏼 Thank You.
Humbled to be in #Srebrenica today, to speak to the Mothers and families of the Srebrenica genocide victims and visit . We all need to accept and learn from the lessons from the past so we can understand the consequences of prejudice and hate.
Welcome words from at the #WorldHealthAssembly today.
The UK-hosted #GlobalVaccineSummit on 4 June will help to immunise 300 million more children against deadly diseases by 2025, and strengthen health systems to cope with #coronavirus.
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Hoy abrí la nueva ala del Hospital Británico en Montevideo. Fundada por británicos hace 140 años, seguimos agradecidos por el trabajo de su personal que cuida a aquellos que necesitan atención especializada de nuestros territorios cercanos de Falklands, South Georgia y Antarctic.
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Honoured to have been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State to by our new PM . I am looking forward to working with and the team.
Good to meet with Azerbaijan’s new Ambassador today. Important discussions on strengthening UK-Azerbaijan relations, women’s rights, tackling climate change and recent escalation at the border.
Women have a vital part to play in the struggle for democratic ideals in Belarus. I attended an important panel discussion today on #Belarus, where I set out the UK’s 🇬🇧 actions to help resolve the crisis & paid tribute to the courage of Svetlana
Our second special charter flight from #Argentina arrived in the UK this morning, bringing back another 135 Brits 🇬🇧. My thanks to the 🇦🇷 Argentine authorities and for their support in coordinating this.
The UK supports efforts to tackle #corruption and impunity everywhere.
Institutions like the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity (#FECI) in #Guatemala bolster the rule of law, protect democracy, and attract businesses and investment, to everyone's advantage.
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Nuestro Embajador @WhittinghamFCDO 
se reunió con el Fiscal @JSandoval1982 para destacar la importancia de la #FECI y su trabajo en la lucha contra la corrupción e impunidad en #Guatemala
se reunió con el Fiscal @JSandoval1982 para destacar la importancia de la #FECI y su trabajo en la lucha contra la corrupción e impunidad en #Guatemala
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I was humbled to meet survivors of domestic abuse today and hear their stories. Gender based violence is a huge 🌍 issue. Excellent that Azerbaijan has a National Action Plan to tackle domestic violence - I strongly encourage 🇦🇿 to sign the #IstanbulCovention ASAP.
Happy National Day, Gibraltar. On this special occasion I have handed a letter from the Prime Minister confirming the UK’s strong commitment to Gibraltar.
Four years on from the failed coup in Turkey, the UK continues to stand in solidarity with Turkey & in support of 🇹🇷 democracy. Today we remember those who sadly lost their lives & their families.
Բարի օր, Հայաստան! Wonderful to be visiting Armenia for the first time and I'm enjoying the beautiful scenery on my way to Yerevan. Armenia is an important and valued partner of the UK, and I'm looking forward to forging even closer ties between our countries during this visit.
The barbed wire keeping communities & families separated from each other at the Administrative Boundary Line is a stark reminder of how Russia’s military presence in Georgia continues to harm civilians. 🇬🇧 stands in unwavering support of 🇬🇪’s sovereignty & territorial integrity.
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The UK is a proud champion of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Everyone should be empowered to make their own informed choices about if they want children, when and how many. We look forward to working closely with and on this shared priority.
Today, the UK & Poland bolstered the bond between our countries with a treaty securing the rights of our citizens to stand & vote in local elections in each other’s countries. The friendship between the 🇬🇧 & 🇵🇱 – and our peoples - has never been stronger.
The UK has always been a strong supporter of Kosovo and it was a pleasure to speak to its President today. I look forward to working together in the future on our many shared priorities, including regional security, minority communities and the environment.
Today the Argentine Secretary of Foreign Affairs & I are co-hosting the #EqualRightsCoalition Conference. We are bringing together 42 countries & 120 civil society organisations to improve the protection & promotion of LGBTI+ rights around the world
Wishing the people of Gibraltar a very happy National Day. You are an integral part of the British family, and today we celebrate our close ties as the Gibraltar flag flies over
დილა მშვიდობისა საქართველო! Wonderful to make my first visit to Tbilisi today, and see the vibrant UK 🇬🇧 – Georgia 🇬🇪 partnership in action. Our countries are close allies and I’m delighted that our relationship is going from strength to strength.
UK vaccines have arrived with team in Antarctica🐧
We have:
🌍Delivered vaccines to every continent
💉Supplied all the UK’s inhabited Overseas Territories
🔬Protected our scientists at the South Pole
Thanks & for delivering them safely!
The UK 🇬🇧 stands in solidarity with Poland 🇵🇱 after the unjustified expulsion of three Polish diplomats from Belarus. Yet another cowardly attack on those simply doing their jobs. Our countries are united in our support for the Belarusian people. Razem dla Bialorusi!
I was humbled to lay a wreath by the Monument of the Fallen Polish Pilots in Warsaw today & honour Polish airmen who fought shoulder to shoulder with their British comrades at the Battle of Britain. #BoB80 #PolishBritishStory #LestWeForget
Today Greece 🇬🇷 marks 200 years since the start of its War of Independence, and we celebrate the achievements of the past 200 years and our historic ties, while looking forward to a bright shared future. #Greece200years
Today I’m running with colleagues around the world for the #GlobalMile, raising awareness for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Thanks for the handover , now passing the virtual baton to . See you at the finish line 🏃♀️!
The Bab al-Hawa border crossing between Turkey and Syria is a vital route for life-saving aid for millions of Syrians.
The mandate for cross-border assistance must be renewed at the UNSC in July.
The UK 🇬🇧 is using all diplomatic efforts to ensure this happens.
The #Ortega regime is denying the Nicaraguan people fundamental human rights. Today 🇬🇧 is imposing tough sanctions on 8 high-ranking individuals in #Nicaragua to ensure those responsible for attacks on democracy face a real cost for their actions.
Delighted to speak to Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister today. I expressed gratitude for the PPE his government had supplied, which we have tested and will make use of. We discussed deepening cooperation between 🇬🇧and 🇹🇷in sourcing PPE for frontline #NHS workers.
My condolences to and all in Gibraltar who have lost loved ones to #Covid19. The UK 🇬🇧 will continue supporting Gibraltar 🇬🇮 as we work together to bring this pandemic to an end. Our vaccine rollout gives us all hope for the future.
Thrilled to have been appointed as a Minister and by . Look forward to my new role.
As I conclude my visit to the US, my reflections on the strength and depth of the 🇬🇧🇺🇸 relationship 👇
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Anitkabir is the first stop on my first visit to Turkey 🇹🇷. Honoured to pay my respects and lay a wreath at the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder and the first President of the Republic of Turkey.
We are disappointed by the passage of legislation limiting opportunities for property restitution in Poland. Legal avenues for the victims of the Holocaust, their families & descendants to pursue such claims must remain open.
At today's meeting with Montenegro 🇲🇪 PM I voiced our support for Montenegro’s Euro-Atlantic outlook, and the UK’s 🇬🇧 commitment to a strong relationship between our countries, including to strengthen democracy and the rule of law
We are concerned by measures that discriminate against the LGBT+ community in the law passed by the Hungarian parliament last week. The UK stands up for the rights of 🏳️🌈people all over the world, and we stand in solidarity with LGBT+ people in Hungary.
We have today summoned the Belarus ambassador to . We expressed our deep concern and strongly condemned the Belarusian government’s actions and warned of consequences to come, in partnership with the UK’s allies.
Delighted to meet Foreign Ministers from #WesternBalkans today for talks in London.
🇬🇧 is committed to working with all parties in the region to address the legacies of the past, and support long-term stability and prosperity in the future.
Congratulations to Georgia 🇬🇪 as it celebrates 30 years of independence! As I said during my visit in February, the UK is proud to resolutely support Georgia’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and will continue to do so into the future.
Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea 7 years ago has had a huge human cost, with over 100 Ukrainian political prisoners currently detained for speaking out against Russia’s actions. The UK calls on Russia to end its illegitimate control of Crimea. #КримЦеУкраїна #CrimeaIsUkraine
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It has been 7 years since Russia illegally annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, bringing huge human costs to the region.
The UK calls on Russia to fulfil its legal obligations and end its illegitimate control of Crimea.
#CrimeaIsUkraine
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The presidential election this weekend in #Nicaragua was an election in name only. It was neither free nor fair. The regime must release opposition candidates and other political prisoners & restore their civil and political rights in full. Full statement:
On the Day of Solidarity with Belarus Political Prisoners, the UK calls on the Lukashenko regime to stop violating democratic principles, civil society, media freedom and the rule of law in Belarus. All political prisoners must be released.
