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

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.

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.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and other British nationals unjustly trapped in Iran.

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.

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.

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.