Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs

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

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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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.

Hong Kong

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the situation in Hong Kong.

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.

Israel Arms Embargo

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about an arms embargo on Israel.

Military Detention of Palestinian Children (EDM 563)

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the detention of Palestinian children. As someone who has visited the West Bank and seen the difficulties ordinary Palestinians have in living their daily lives, this is a subject I take some interest in.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the plight of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her family.

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.

Rohingya Children

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about the plight of Rohingya children.