Russia’s Medvedev says UK officials are ‘legitimate military targets’ The former Russian president said the UK was his county’s ‘eternal enemy’ and was behind an ‘undeclared war’ against Moscow. Evening Standard · May 31, 2023
Wagner boss blasts Russia’s elite following Moscow drone attack Russian mercenary force boss Yevgeny Prigozhin issued expletive-laden statement criticising failure to protect Moscow. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: only 500 of 70,000 residents left in Bakhmut, mayor says – as it happened Figure, reported by Ukrainian news agency, comes after months of bitter fighting for control of the town The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
Ukraine has right to ‘project force’ beyond its borders, says James Cleverly The Foreign Secretary’s comments came after he gave a speech in Estonia. The Independent UK · May 30, 2023
Cleverly set for Estonia stop-off before Nato gathering James Cleverly will hold talks in Estonia and Norway over the coming days – as Nato foreign ministers gather for an informal meeting. The Independent UK · May 29, 2023
Trident radiation leaks and Deposit Return Scheme 'pilot' plans Good evening! Hope you are all gearing up for a relaxing bank holiday weekend. To kick that off, here is the worst of the news coming out of the… The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2023
Hong Kong hits back at UK call for security law to be scrapped Hong Kong authorities on Friday condemned a British government call for the removal of a China-imposed national security law that Britain said had been used to persecute, "silence and discredit" pro-democracy opposition figures. Reuters · May 26, 2023
UK says raised Jimmy Lai security law case with China The Hong Kong media tycoon has been in jail since December 2020 and faces long-delayed security law trial in September. Al Jazeera · May 26, 2023
UK to keep Kremlin assets frozen until Russia pays compensation to Ukraine Council of Europe has established digital register of damage as first step towards compensation mechanism The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023
Foreign Secretary blasted for 'ludicrous' use of Succession-style plush jet on trip THE Foreign Secretary’s choice to use the same luxurious private jet as the billionaire Roy family in the TV series Succession has been branded… The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023
Scottish Government ‘transgressions’ led to diplomat row, says Alister Jack SCOTTISH government “transgressions” at meetings with foreign ministers resulted in the UK taking a tougher stance over international… The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2023
Alister Jack hits out at Scottish government ‘transgressions’ in overseas talks The Scottish Secretary insisted it was ‘right’ the Foreign Secretary had raised issues concerning meetings involving Holyrood ministers. The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
James Cleverly’s use of £10,000 an hour Succession-style jet ‘ludicrous’ Exclusive: UK foreign secretary has been using type of private jet featured in hit TV show for Caribbean and Latin America tour The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023
Top Tory James Cleverly hires £40m private jet to globetrot like Succession's Kendall Roy The Foreign Secretary has chartered the aircraft described as 'one of the best luxury private jets money can buy' for his eight-day diplomatic jaunt around the Caribbean and Latin America Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023
The Independent UK · May 21, 2023 South America deserves bigger say on international stage, says Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will say ‘tectonic plates of world politics are shifting once again’ in a keynote speech
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 UK targets theft of Ukrainian grain in new wave of Russian sanctions The UK said it will continue ‘increasing the economic pressure’ on Russian President Vladimir Putin until peace in Ukraine is restored.
The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023 Branch Office Updates: New Blue Labour + tea room bunk offs You may have noticed that this week’s newsletter image is blue rather than the archetypal Labour red...
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 Scottish minister accuses Cleverly of ‘zero common courtesy’ Angus Robertson wrote to the Foreign Secretary urging him to revoke guidance to diplomats about Scottish ministerial trips overseas.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Cleverly to visit Caribbean and South America to seek ‘enhanced’ ties The seven-day trip will see Mr Cleverly travel to Jamaica, Colombia, Chile and Brazil and announce climate and security funding.
The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023 UK Government accused of ‘disrespect’ by failing to respond to diplomat row concerns EXTERNAL Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson has accused the UK Government of “disrespect” after it failed to respond to a letter calling for the…
The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2023 ‘Not for EU’ food labelling to be phased in UK-wide from autumn, says Cleverly “NOT for EU” labelling on British food products sold across the UK will be phased in gradually from this autumn, James Cleverly has said...
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 ‘Not for EU’ food labelling to be phased in from autumn, says Cleverly The Foreign Secretary told a Lords committee that a UK-wide labelling scheme had been identified as the preferred option.
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Sunak’s push for European court reform on Rwanda flights knocked back Council of Europe summit won’t be used to reform court rules, says host nation’s minister in blow for PM
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 There will be no renegotiation of the Windsor Framework – Cleverly The UK Government and EU unveiled the Windsor Framework earlier this year as a means of resolving post-Brexit trading difficulties.
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Watch: James Cleverly gives evidence on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland James Cleverly gave evidence to a House of Lords committee on Tuesday (16 May) on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland