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Hague: Compelling case to end Syria embargo

Britain is to push for an end to the EU embargo on arming the Syrian opposition, William Hague has confirmed. The Foreign Secretary told MPs that the case for lifting the embargo was “compelling”, but stressed that the UK was not looking to supply lethal weapons immediately. Instead, such a decision would only be made...

Afghanistan

Labour: Jim Murphy response to Statement on Operation Herrick

Jim Murphy MP, Labour's Shadow Defence Secretary, said in the House of Commons today in response to the statement on Army tours in Afghanistan: "It is essential t...

Africa

Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Benghazi

Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns yesterday's terrorist attack in Benghazi and offers continued UK assistance to Libya. Speaking today Foreign Secretary Wil...

Asia

FCO: Foreign Secretary offers support for Pakistan's democratic future

FCO press release Foreign Secretary offers support for Pakistan's democratic future Following elections in Pakistan, Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterates ...

Defence

PAC chair criticises MoD officials over carrier fleet procurement

The chair of the Public Accounts Committee has criticised MoD officials for their role in the “sorry saga” of procuring fighter jets for Britain’s new aircraft carri...

Europe & EU

Tom Brake: Tories are in public conflict

Tom Brake said the report that a senior Tory had called activists “loons” proved the Conservatives were working through a conflict between the right and centre of th...

International development

Labour: ICAI's report reinforces Labour's concerns about DFID's capacity to effectively oversee these contracts - Lewis

Labour press release Ivan Lewis MP, Labour's Shadow International Development Secretary, responding to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact's (ICAI) report o...

International news

FCO: Statement issued by the Foreign Office on behalf of the family of Chris McManus

The inquest in to the death of Chris McManus concluded today with the Coroner delivering a verdict of unlawful killing. Chris McManus was murdered on 8 March 2012 b...

Iran

FAC: Seeking clarification on Iran's nuclear programme

Foreign Affairs Committee press release MPs seek clarification on Iran’s nuclear programme The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee has written to the Fore...