Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development

On this page you will find campaign responses related to the Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs Office. The department is responsible for:

  • safeguarding the UK’s national security by countering terrorism and weapons proliferation, and working to reduce conflict
  • building the UK’s prosperity by increasing exports and investment, opening markets, ensuring access to resources, and promoting sustainable global growth
  • supporting British nationals around the world through modern and efficient consular services
Campaigns

Northern Ireland Protocol

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Government will always work in the best interests of Northern Ireland.

Rwanda and Human Rights

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about human rights in Rwanda.  I know the UK is committed to continuing to support Rwanda’s development and helping to build on the significant economic and social progress that has been made since the genocide 28 years ago. During

Housing or Sponsoring Ukrainian Refugees

Dear Constituent, Thank you for your correspondence about housing Ukrainian refugees. I am very pleased to report that the Homes for Ukraine scheme is now up and running.

Ukrainian Refugees

Dear Constituent, Thank you for your correspondence regarding Ukraine. I reiterate my comments from last week that the Russian attack on Ukraine is a totally unprovoked and unjustified aggression and the Government must be vigorous in the practical assistance it provides to Ukraine, which it has f

Palestinian Human Rights Groups

Dear Constituent, Thank you for your correspondence regarding Palestine. I have visited the West Bank myself and witnessed the difficulties Palestinians have to face on a daily basis so I try to keep up with what is going on there and in Israel. Of course the Israeli government has very close rel

Bahrain (Human Rights)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the situation in Bahrain. Human rights and democracy are fundamental to the values the UK champions on the world stage.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and other British nationals unjustly trapped in Iran. My thoughts are with Nazanin and her family.

Foreign Aid Spending

Dear Constituent, Many thanks for your correspondence regarding foreign aid. No one has been more vocal in criticising wasteful spending in foreign aid than I have been. On multiple occasions I have criticised civil servants for their poor spending decisions.

Israel and Palestine

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me regarding the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine. I have travelled to Israel and to the West Bank and I have witnessed first-hand the difficulties that people who live there have to face, often on a daily basis. Hamas's rocket attacks against in

Indian Farmers and Land Reforms

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about farming reforms in India.  I understand that the Indian Government has recently passed a series of bills which introduce reforms to farming in India. While this is of course an internal matter for the Indian Government, I appreciat

Israel and UK Voting at the United Nations

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about Israel and the United Kingdom's votes at the United Nations. The UK is inextricably linked to the birth of the state of Israel, with whom the UK shares a deep and meaningful relationship. I welcome the UK Government’s commitment to promoting

Coronavirus: Foreign Office Response

Consular teams are working around the clock to provide the most accurate information to UK nationals abroad. Travel advice is constantly updated and I know ministers continue to keep advice under close and constant review. I have been assured that the UK will do everything in its power to get those British nationals affected the care, support and advice they need. 
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Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about establishing an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary. This campaign has my full support, and I am delighted to tell you that the UK is one of the leading proponents of establishing Marine Protected Areas in the East Antarctic and Weddell Sea.

Colombia (EDM 2232)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about Colombia. I share your concern about human rights defenders in Colombia.  Over the past year, they have faced increasing levels of threats, intimidation and killings. I understand that the UK regularly expresses its concerns to the Col

Hong Kong

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the situation in Hong Kong. The UK takes extremely seriously its longstanding duty to uphold the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration. It is a legally binding treaty, registered with the UN, and remains in force until 2047.

Human Rights in Bahrain

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about Bahrain. I am encouraged that Parliament will be given the opportunity to debate human rights abuses and the assistance that the UK gives to Bahrain in this context. I know that the UK Government continues to reiterate the need for Bahrain to pr

Israel Arms Embargo

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about an arms embargo on Israel. As someone who has visited the West Bank and witnessed the everyday difficulties with which Palestinians have to struggle, I am very sympathetic to doing what we can to end their suffering and make their lives easier.

Israeli Demolitions at Khan al-Ahmar (EDM 1169)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the demolitions at Khan al-Ahmar. The Government has raised strong concerns with the Israeli authorities over the demolitions at Khan al-Ahmar and repeatedly called on the Israeli Government to halt these demolitions.

Operation Defend Israel

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about Hamas in Gaza. I am deeply concerned by the recent activities of Hamas in Gaza, including attempts to rearm and rebuild tunnel infrastructure.

Persecution of Christians (Stop Christianophobia)

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the persecution of Christians. As you are probably aware this is a matter which is very close to my heart and which I have spoken up about in the Commons about on many occasions. It is an extraordinary figure that nearly a quarter of a billion p

Rohingya Children

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the plight of Rohingya children. The recent UN report on crimes against the Rohingya people was deeply disturbing. As the Foreign Secretary has made clear, there must never be a hiding place for those who commit these kind of atrocities.

Violence Against Gaza Protesters

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the violence at the Gaza/Israel border. Having visited Palestine myself, I am deeply concerned by the injuries and deaths on the Israel/Gaza border.