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Why we are in Afghanistan Our approach to Afghanistan is part of a wider international effort to help the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan to build the security, democracy and prosperity which is essential to stability in this crucial region and to our own national security – helping those countries to take increasing responsibility for tackling [...]
Continue reading...PMs speech on Afghanistan
17. November 2009
6 November 2009 Prime Minister Gordon Brown today announced future plans on British troop levels in Afghanistan, in support of our strategy of Afghanization set out in December 2007 and again in April this year. Please find below a copy of the Prime Minister’s speech on Afghanistan. In it, the Prime Minister set out why our mission [...]
Continue reading...Iraq Committee of Enquiry
17. November 2009
June 2009 The terms of reference for the committee of enquiry will be to examine and report on UK government policy and its implementation in Iraq from UNSCR 1441 in -summer of 2001 to the present day. Its main purpose is to provide a full assessment of British involvement in Iraq over this period, to learn [...]
Continue reading...G20 - Top Ten Outcomes
15. April 2009
The top ten outcomes from the G20 London Summit - a Global Plan for Recovery and Reform I. A global plan: an agreed global plan for recovery endorsed by countries representing 85 percent of the world’s GDP. II. Restoring growth and jobs: deliver a $5 trillion fiscal expansion, to raise output by 4 percent by the end of next [...]
Continue reading...G20 Summit Communique
15. April 2009
Please see below for the communique issued by the G20 leaders on 02 April 2009 after the London Summit: Global Plan for Recovery and Reform Read the statement 1. We, the Leaders of the Group of Twenty, met in London on 2 April 2009. 2. We face the greatest challenge to the world economy in modern times; a crisis [...]
Continue reading...Managing impacts of Migration
20. March 2009
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith this week announced details of a new multi million fund to support communities in managing local pressures from migration. The long term benefit to the UK economy from migration is significant and will be vital to ensuring the UK’s economic recovery. Nonetheless the Government recognises that migration can [...]
Continue reading...PM’s speech to US Congress
6. March 2009
A full copy and video of the Prime Minister’s speech to both houses of the US Congress is available by clicking here
Continue reading...Gaza: Reconstruction & Relief
6. March 2009
The International Development Secretary, Douglas Alexander, has pledged £30m to help rebuild damaged and destroyed homes, schools, and hospitals in Gaza. The money will support the first phase of rebuilding Gaza which is still devastated from the recent fighting. It will include the repair of essential infrastructure including water, sewage and electricity supplies. This brings the [...]
Continue reading...Binyam Mohamed’s treatment in detention
23. February 2009
Please find below an article which appeared in Guardian and a letter which was published in the Times - both by David Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Article by David Miliband which appeared on guardian.co.uk, Thursday 19 February 2009 Louise Christian’s misrepresentations Contrary to claims, I have been consistent and honest in seeking Binyam Mohamed’s [...]
Continue reading...Humanitarian Relief in Gaza
20. January 2009
On Saturday 17 January Israel declared a unilateral ceasefire and began withdrawing troops. Hamas declared a unilateral ceasefire soon after. Aid agencies are now entering Gaza to urgently address the humanitarian situation. The focus is now on maintaining peace. The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary have called publicly and privately for a robust and durable ceasefire. [...]
Continue reading...Alan Johnson MP
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17. November 2009
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