HMNB Clyde is the cornerstone of the UK’s defence.

As the home of our hunter killer submarines & the nation’s nuclear deterrent, there are few places on earth more critical to the defence of freedom. 

Under this government there is no question of its long & secure future.

Today Labour admitted they don’t have a plan to stop the boats.

Instead, they’d do a deal with the EU that would increase the number of migrants coming to the UK.

Labour’s ideas on illegal migration 🧵

1. Labour would do a mass amnesty to let thousands of illegal migrants stay in this country— just like they did in 2003.

Labour’s big ideas:

➡️ Scrap Rwanda e.g. have no deterrent.

➡️ Amnesty for small boat arrivals because they would scrap Rwanda and have nowhere to send them.

➡️ Re-brand Small Boats Command, which was set up by this Conservative government and is led by a British army officer.

The UK hosted the second US-UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue to build on our unique economic & security partnership.

Together 🇺🇸&🇬🇧 will continue to use sanctions to deter & disrupt malign behaviour & to demonstrate our defence of international stability.
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A wonderful ‘departure from politics’ letter by a colleague whose commitment to public service and leadership through some critical moments in our nation’s life over the last few years has been exemplary.

Good luck with whatever comes next Nadhim Zahawi!

UK Confirmed To Be out of Recession order-order.com/2024/05/10/uk-…

Good to discuss UK and #Bangladesh shared trade and investment priorities with Salman F Rahman today.

Closer cooperation to address market access and operating challenges will support vital economic reforms. ⁦Kemi Badenoch⁩ ⁦Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office⁩ ⁦Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP⁩

🙌I'm pleased to see a banking hub for Amble, after TSB's disappointing decision to close. Having recently met @link_atm_scheme CashAccessUK:
☑️Central high street location
☑️9-5 Mon-Fri for most needs, whoever you're with
☑️5 most common banks offer extra services a day each

Delighted to join Amy Pope to co-host launch of #Rohingya Culture and Memory Centre's World Tour: preserving Rohingya identity & culture. I announced £12m of new #UK funding to provide vital humanitarian support to #Rohingya & host communities. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP

Protection & empowerment of women & girls is at the heart of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office development strategy🌏.

Female leaders, human rights defenders & youth activists in 🇧🇩 talked to me about gender equality & civic space needed to uphold fundamental freedoms. Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP David Cameron

Two new large-scale nuclear power plants.

£600m to fund groundbreaking research into fusion.

Becoming the only European nation other than Russia to create the advanced fuel of the future.

All part of the LARGEST expansion of nuclear power in 70 years.
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Why does our foreign policy matter to you?

Here's my answer.

Support for democracy & human rights is vital for prosperity and long-term growth.

Speaking with Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, I reiterated the importance of democratic processes and reaffirmed UK support for a sustainable political settlement & vibrant civil society in #Bangladesh . Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Today on #VEDay we remember the generation of heroes who fought to keep us free at home and abroad.

Let us never forget their service and sacrifice in defence of freedom.

Fantastic to catch-up with #Bangladesh aviation Minister Khan on all we are doing together with our aviation partnership.

We discussed logistics, aviation security & how UK can support #Bangladesh ambition to be a regional aviation hub. Mark Harper Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK in Bangladesh 🇬🇧🇧🇩

Pleased to meet #Bangladesh Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury to discuss progress on gender parity in education.

Great discussions on girls' education, and technical & vocational skills. These will be critical to maximising economic growth Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UK in Bangladesh 🇬🇧🇧🇩

LockBit are responsible for more than a *quarter* of ransomware attacks worldwide.

Today we sanctioned one of their leaders after National Crime Agency (NCA) infiltrated their network.

Criminals who threaten our national security cannot hide. They will face justice.