I had a great conversation with the UK Prime Minister @AndyBurnham, and we are grateful to Britain for its unwavering, strong, and truly leading support. Today, Britain made a strong decision to provide an additional £10 billion in financial support – £7 billion in economic support over the next three years, and another £3 billion in British export support, primarily for the supply of much-needed weapons that will strengthen our protection of lives. This is on top of the annual support Britain already provides to Ukraine. A truly strong and very timely step – coming right as Russia needs to see and feel that Ukraine will not be left alone to deal with the problems Russia is so eager to escalate. Every step to strengthen Ukraine brings Russia closer to realizing that it must end this war of its own making. Of course, Andy and I also discussed sanctions policy, and Britain will remain principled on this – setting an example that matters globally. I am grateful to Britain, to Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his team, and to every person around the world who understands that standing with Ukraine is the right thing to do – that it means being on the right side of history. 🇺🇦🇬🇧

Faith should never stand in the way of public service in our country. Today, I was proud to progress legislation to remove the last archaic legal restrictions on Roman Catholic and Jewish people in elected office. 👇

60 years on, the heartbreak of the Aberfan disaster is deeply felt across our nation. Today we remember the children, the 144 lives lost, and the courage, dignity and strength of the survivors and families who have suffered that loss every day since - we will never forget.

Good to speak with @MarosSefcovic today as we advance negotiations ahead of the UK-EU Summit on 20 November. We are working with the EU to boost growth, support industry and create new opportunities for young people. Looking forward to further discussions at the Joint Committee

Great to meet François Provost CEO of @renaultgroup today and hear their strong agreement on the need for the UK and European automotive sectors staying fully integrated. I'm grateful for Renault's support as we look to build a closer relationship with the EU. 🇬🇧 🇪🇺

Scottish Secretary @D_G_Alexander joined Prime Minister @andyburnham in Motherwell to invite the Scottish Government to work together with us to push decision-making directly out to Scotland’s regions and cities - to drive growth and reindustrialisation.

Prime Minister @andyburnham welcomed President @ZelenskyyUa to Downing Street today. The United Kingdom will stand with Ukraine against Russia’s aggression, for as long as it takes.

Earlier this week I made my first official visit to the European Parliament to hold key meetings ahead of the UK-EU Summit, to build a closer, stronger partnership. @EP_President @MarosSefcovic @thijsreuten @berndlange @ValerieHayer @ThomasByrneTD @Sandrogozi @davidmcallister"

Dear people of the UK, this Prize is for you! In 1946, the British founded the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. 80 years on, NRW says "Thank you", presenting its highest award, the State Prize, to the people of the UK, recognising the deep friendship between the state & the UK.

Joint statement from the foreign ministries of Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom on Israel closing the investigation into strikes on the World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza on 1 April 2024 ⬇️