My government will serve you. Politics can be a force for good. The work of change begins today.

The Rt Hon David Lammy MP David Lammy has been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Change begins now.

This government will reconnect Britain to build a better future.  Great to have my first calls today with:  🇺🇦 FM Dmytro Kuleba   🇺🇸 Secretary Antony Blinken  🇮🇪 Tánaiste Micheál Martin  🇦🇪 HH عبدالله بن زايد  🇰🇾 Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly  🇬🇾 President Dr Irfaan Ali

On behalf of the Government and the People of the United Republic of Tanzania, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on the UK Labour Party electoral victory and on becoming the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I look forward to continued cooperation

Russia's strike on the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv is an appalling attack on Ukrainian civilians. My thoughts are with all the victims and their loved ones. The UK's support to Ukraine is iron-clad. We must hold those responsible for Putin's illegal war to account.

With just 4 weeks left in Tanzania, my farewell calls begin… Thank you @ACTWazalendo’ s Dorothy Semu for sharing your thoughts on so many key political issues; including ongoing Tanzanian dialogues around democratic processes, media freedoms & leadership opportunities for women

UKaid in Manyara is enabling a local NGO to work with communities to restore rangelands, reduce human-wildlife conflicts and improve livelihoods. The women of Ngoley village are using the support to expand beekeeping activity. 👏👏 Tanzania People & Wildlife African People & Wildlife

Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge: iconic hunting ground for fossilised remains of our evolutionary ancestors, where 🇬🇧scientist Mary Leakey unearthed the first known remains of tool-making homo habilis. Brilliant tour by Jumanne Maburi, principal conservator of antiquities at the gorge.

The UK welcomes the ceasefire agreement between DRC - Rwanda, and thanks Angola for continued mediation efforts. This will provide needed relief to civilians. We call for all parties to honour commitments made and hope this marks a steps towards sustainable peaceful dialogue.

As the High Commissioner David Concar’s time in Tanzania comes to an end, we reflect on the UK Tanzania relationship over the last 4 years 💭 Thank you to all our featured partners and the Government of Tanzania for your continued cooperation and partnership 🤝 🇹🇿🇬🇧

The Minister MFA Tanzania, Hon. Amb. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), extended a heartfelt farewell to the UK 🇬🇧 High Commissioner, H.E David Concar, upon the completion of his distinguished tour of duty. The Minister assured continued cooperation with H.E David Concar's successor. #Diplomacy

High Commissioner David Concar paid a farewell call on HE President Hussein Mwinyi of Zanzibar, to reflect on the past four years of UK/Zanzibar cooperation and look to the future of the relationship between our people, governments and businesses. #KwaheriBaloziConcar

Anyone who knows the UK and its longstanding reputation for openness and tolerance, will be upset at the scenes of disorder caused by a tiny minority in a small number of places. As UK PM Keir Starmer has made clear, those responsible will face the full force of the law.

Balozi David Concar shared a farewell message with Minister of Wizara ya Afya Tanzania 🇹🇿 Hon. Ummy Mwalimu as his 4 years tour of duty in 🇹🇿 comes to an end. 🇬🇧🇹🇿 #KwaheriBaloziConcar

Nimesikitishwa sana na msiba huu mkubwa. Nitamkumbuka daima Mhe Mafuru kuwa ni mtu msukumo aliyeleta weledi, ujasiri na busara katika kila mjadala. Apumzike kwa amani.