A fantastic set of debates last night. Thank you John Willmott School for hosting a wonderful evening.

Congratulations again to Charlie & Poppy!

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A clear win for Andy Street, the only candidate with a proper plan and track record of delivery for our region.

Year 4 wrote to our local MP, Andrew Mitchell, regarding building on green spaces. They shared their opinions and presented a balanced argument. We were thrilled to receive a response! Thank you to Mr Mitchell for taking the time to respond to us. #AndrewmitchMP

A pleasure to address the Development Committee. As the World Bank turns 80, it must focus on impact, speed and agility.

The UK will play its part through an increased #IDA21 pledge & a £100 million hybrid capital contribution that increases IBRD lending by £1billion

Great to speak to Ajay Banga and pleased to see the ambition of the World Bank reforms.

We discussed the delivery of a strong replenishment of IDA, a bigger IBRD, and the importance of private capital mobilisation to deliver the finance needed in developing countries

On my way to the World Bank #WBGMeetings in Washington D.C. Here’s why it will be an important moment 👇

The humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia is worsening. At today’s UN Humanitarian pledging event, I'm announcing £100m worth of UK support to:

👉 boost access to safe water
👉 treat 435,000 people at risk from malnutrition
👉 help those who need emergency healthcare

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Obstruction of humanitarian access by the warring parties is leading to people starving in Sudan. 1 year since the conflict began, the UK has imposed fresh sanctions to freeze assets and limit financial freedoms of those who help to support it.
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Supporting the most vulnerable countries adapt to the impacts of climate change is a priority for 🇬🇧. We are working to improve access to #ClimateFinance for countries that need it most, such as 🇸🇴, through the #Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance & our $2bn pledge to Green Climate Fund

This was taken today at Sutton Coldfield college. It’s our brilliant Mayor @Andy4WM and other candidates taking part in a hustings. What’s missing? The Labour candidate, who ‘declined’ to take part. What a slap in the face for the people Sutton.

Today, Rwanda marks 30 years since the genocide against the Tutsi.
 
I will never forget the testimonies I have heard from those who survived tragedy in 1994.
 
We must ensure the mistakes of the past are never repeated. #Kwibuka30

I’m in Rwanda representing the UK as we commemorate 30 years since the Genocide. I passed on the message and kind words from HMTK to President Paul Kagame

I gave the President a copy of our Development White Paper and discussed Rwanda’s amazing development journey since 1994

Yesterday I visited UK-funded health programmes in Tanzania. The UK is investing £15m into healthcare systems to help Tanzania but to make us safer too. We’re also investing £12m to family planning to help enable women to decide for themselves whether and when they have children

Today Foreign Minister January Makamba January Makamba and I officially opened the UK High Commission office in Dodoma.

The office will enable closer working between the UK and Tanzania, strengthening our historic partnership 🇹🇿🇬🇧

On International Mine Awareness Day #IMAD2024 , I'm reflecting on the terrible cost of landmines to lives and livelihoods. That's why I'm proud the UK is funding MAG (Mines Advisory Group) and The HALO Trust to clear mines and educate communities in affected countries.
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Food insecurity in Ethiopia is at a critical level. We need to act fast and act now to save lives.

Last week, the 🇬🇧 hosted the Govt of 🇪🇹, development partners, UN Humanitarian and NGOs ahead of the 🇪🇹 pledging conference, supporting lifesaving efforts to help people and communities.

Taking up David Cameron 's challenge. Here are our key successes on international development 👇

I underlined to the Ugandan Minister for Justice today that people should be free from persecution, regardless of their sexuality, and stressed our concern at Uganda’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act. The UK will continue to stand up for human rights around the world.

The UK wants to see a democratic and prosperous Chad 🇹🇩. I met President Deby, PM Masra and MfA Annadif to underline UK support for peaceful and transparent elections. I also officially opened the British Embassy UK in Chad 🇬🇧.

Yesterday I visited eastern Chad and the Sudan border where we have seen a crippling humanitarian catastrophe unfold since the conflict began. We are almost doubling UK aid to support those in desperate need.